Assistant Project Manager (Property) - Central Otago (QLDC)

Lakes District Council is at the very heart of a dynamic community. Our services are essential to the people in our region and include infrastructure development, community recreational facilities and planning, building and other regulatory services.

We’re proud to be QLDC, and in response to the growth the district has experienced over recent years, QLDC has itself experienced substantial growth. We genuinely believe in developing our people and providing them with all the tools and opportunities needed to succeed.

About the role:
You will be supporting the property team in the successful delivery of allocated QLDC property projects. You will be responsible for co-ordinating and supporting the overarching programme of work and specific projects in collaboration with external project managers, contractors, other external consultants and managing budgets including the coordination of the management of the Vertical Projects Panels.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Ensuring that best value for money services are achieved through effective administering of procurement processes for property services
• Financial administration of property project budgets
• Coordinate maintenance and renewal projects
• Coordinating maintenance and renewal projects as assigned
• Providing project management support and coordination in relation to all property projects

What we offer:

• Host of employee benefits
• Hybrid working practices
• Genuine commitment to your training and career development

What you'll bring:
You will have 2 years relevant experience within property project management and will have knowledge in financial management & analysis.

To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• Relevant degree qualification
• Knowledge and experience with the application of project management methodologies
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Excellent people and communication skills, and a strong customer ethos

To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Paul Carter, Property Projects Team Leader on [email protected]

Applications close: Tuesday, 20th May

Please note that we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application