• Full-Time Permanent Role
• Location: Leichhardt - Inner West Sydney (with regional and metro travel)
  

Are you an experienced project management professional ready to drive impactful capital works projects for a leading NFP? Join us at Uniting, where you’ll oversee a variety of complex and large-scale projects, each with the power to enhance the lives of those in our communities.

About the Role

As the Capital Works Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in the strategic development of our Capital Works team within the Directorate. You’ll manage the entire project lifecycle from inception to handover for projects valued between $500K and $2M, often requiring statutory approvals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership: Guide the planning, budgeting, and reporting of Capital Works activities, ensuring seamless project coordination and preparing regular management reports.
• Project Management Excellence: Drive project objectives across scope, cost, program management, safety, quality control, risk management, and communication.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams such as Asset Management, Portfolio Planning, and various Uniting executives.
• Documentation & Compliance: Oversee the creation and maintenance of high-quality project documentation in alignment with Uniting’s policies and procedures.
• Commissioning: Collaborate with Asset Management and Service Managers for project commissioning.
• Mentorship: Support and develop the skills of project team members while embedding best practice project management processes.

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Qualifications: Degree in Construction, Engineering, Property, or Project Management, with a minimum of 8 years’ project management experience, including at least 5 years supervising a small team. of external specialists
• Project Management Expertise: Proven experience leading projects in construction or project management sectors, with comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and WHS regulations.
• Advanced Communication Skills: Ability to present information clearly, analyse data, and develop written, numeric, and verbal solutions.

Desirable Skills:

• Postgraduate qualifications in construction or project management
• Proficiency in Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Project
• Experience with aged care, live sites in health, hospitality, retail, or aviation
• Experience in community services project delivery and capital asset replacement

To review the role responsibilities in greater detail please review the comprehensive Position Description attached.

Why Uniting?

At Uniting, we empower our team to lead projects that bring change, build community infrastructure, and provide lasting value. Join a team that values diversity, growth, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

For all questions, please don't hesitate to contact Louise Massie via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Project Manager - Capital Works enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply: 

Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
 
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