Capital Works Coordinator - Utilities

About the role

Byron Shire Council is looking for a Capital Works Coordinator - Utilities to lead the planning and delivery of its water and sewer capital works program, overseeing multiple projects from planning and procurement through to construction and completion. Reporting to the Manager Utilities, you will lead a team of engineering and project staff and work with contractors, consultants, internal teams, government agencies and the community. The position is based at the Council's Depot in Byron Bay, though work from other sites may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the water and sewer capital works program
• Manage multiple projects, monitoring scope, budgets, schedules, risks and delivery performance
• Lead and support the Capital Works team, giving technical direction and coordinating priorities
• Prepare and manage tenders, quotations, contracts and procurement documentation
• Oversee consultants and contracts, including contract administration, site inspections and performance monitoring
• Provide engineering advice on the design and construction of water and sewer infrastructure
• Develop project estimates, budgets and forecasts and report on financial and program performance
• Identify risks, issues and changes and work with stakeholders and the community
• Ensure projects meet WHS, environmental, legislative, quality and Council requirements

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Experience delivering water and sewer infrastructure projects from planning through to construction
• Current driver's licence and White Card
• Highly regarded: experience with GC21 and MW21 contracts

Required skills

• Project and program management, including budgets, contracts, risks and reporting
• Ability to lead and support a team while managing competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of WHS, environmental and quality requirements in construction

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week, 9-day fortnight)
• Salary in the range of $2,371.42 to $2,747.64 per 35-hour week under the NSW Local Government (State) Award, plus the 3.5% CLA allowance if applicable
• 12% superannuation, motor vehicle allowance and annual salary reviews
• Educational and training support, flexible working arrangements and salary packaging
• MyLeave, Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport