- ASO6 level opportunity within a large infrastructure and capital projects environment
- Play a key role delivering impactful, state-wide building and construction projects
- Western suburbs location with strong team culture and flexible working environment
Short Summary
The Capital Projects Manager plays a key role in delivering state-wide capital works projects, providing high level project management, advisory, and stakeholder engagement services. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Capital Works, the role ensures projects are delivered in line with government policies, departmental procedures, and evolving asset management frameworks.
About the Company
This role sits within a government infrastructure environment responsible for planning, managing, and delivering capital works and asset services across educational facilities. The directorate focuses on delivering strategic construction programs, supporting state and national initiatives, and ensuring infrastructure aligns with evolving education delivery needs.
Role Overview
The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for coordinating complex capital works projects from planning through to delivery. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement, high level analysis, project governance expertise, and the ability to operate effectively within a dynamic government environment. The role also provides expert advisory support and represents the department across project and procurement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate capital works projects to meet timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
- Lead complex negotiations to support project delivery and align with legislative and operational changes
- Conduct high level research, analysis, and prepare funding submissions and approvals
- Develop and oversee project administration, monitoring, and reporting frameworks
- Liaise with senior stakeholders, project teams, and external partners across all project phases
- Provide expert advice on project management processes and client needs
- Prepare reports, briefings, and strategic planning documentation
- Support workplace safety by identifying and reporting hazards and incidents
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in project and facilities management, including coordinating multiple construction projects
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to provide practical solutions
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
- Proven commitment to delivering high quality client service
- Knowledge of workplace safety, Equal Opportunity, and WHS requirements in construction environments
Desirable Criteria
- Tertiary or post-secondary qualifications in Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Asset Management, or similar
- Experience delivering asset or project management within an educational environment
- Experience managing building projects in an “in charge” capacity
- Knowledge of government capital works processes and procurement
For more information, contact:
Amanda Eichler
amanda.eichler@harrisonmcmillan.com.au
