VTAP Project Supervisor

Ventia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand. We proudly provide the services that keep infrastructure working for our communities. We have a diverse and proud heritage combined with a track record for delivering the best outcomes for our clients and the communities in which we operate. 

We are currently seeking a Project Supervisor to support the DBS (Defence Base Services) contract.

This is a full-time, permanent role located at Puckapunyal Defence Base. 

Reporting to the Regional Project Manager, the primary purpose of the role is to provide support to the Project Delivery team by performing a coordination and transactional function throughout the lifecycle of a project.

This role provides flexibility to work at any base in Victoria and will require occasional travel to remote and metro Defence sites in Victoria.

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Completing scoping, pricing and preparation of projects proposals (i.e. Planned Works, Regional Discretionary Estate Works, Third Party Projects or other ad hoc) including technical or complex Alternative Proposals.
• Coordinating the project scoping estimating effort, including undertaking some estimating tasks, and coordinating the sourcing and evaluation of pricing data from subcontractors, suppliers and internal resources.
• Project management of all approved projects, including subcontractor coordination and management.
• Delivery of projects to scope, within allocated timeframes and budget.
• Ensure project documentation is managed effectively and is retrievable on demand.
• Ensure all relevant estate data is captured for each project and provided to Project Support Services in line with Defence and internal requirements.
• Facilitate project close out, including hand over and archive of project documentation in accordance with management plan and Company guidelines.
• Ensure internal systems accurately reflect practical completion times and trigger financial closure of Projects to support monthly billing and reporting requirements.
• Manage registration and lifecycle status tracking and keeping the project register up to date for all Project Proposals.
• Ensure technical compliance of Project Proposals to expedite internal approvals.
• Promote improvements in quality of Project Proposal written submissions.

To be successful in this role it is essential that you possess the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in construction, engineering, quantity surveying or similar desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of cost planning and project management controls principles and practices (training or certification in a formal Project Management methodology is highly regarded)
• Excellent oral and written skills, with experience in preparing proposals highly regarded.
• High level of computer skills including MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint, CAD, and SAP Project System.
• An ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset management and facilities management.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage and lead teams.

The benefits:

• On the job training and active support
• An inclusive and supportive work environment where you matter.
• There’s nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe.
• Take advantage of a range of benefits offered by reputable organisations including health insurance, banking, flights, accommodation and much more.

You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to maintain a Defence clearance in order to be eligible for these positions, as well as be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check and Medical Pre-Employment Checks as required by the contract.

First Nations people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.

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Position Reference Number: 160502