Project Manager Design and Construction

• Full-Time | Permanent
• Level 9 | Salary: $134,206, plus superannuation
• Plus, Vehicle Allowance of $14,000
• Vacancy 091/2026

The opportunity

We are in the market for a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager Design and Construction to manage the City’s in-house annual civil capital works projects and provide project management services.

Reporting to the Manager Technical Services, this role will be responsible for managing civil projects, including:

• Assisting the Coordinators for Engineering Services, Design Services, Survey Services and City Construction to organise the design process from concept schematic drawings through to ready-for-construction documentation
• Providing quality infrastructure project management services to the organisation, including timely and budget sensitive delivery of key capital works and investigation projects
• Effectively managing capital investment works projects by facilitating multi-disciplinary teams and providing advice on strategic commercial and project issues
• Actively managing project and contractual risks and compliance, and preparing project risk registers with clear mitigation plans
• Facilitating the procurement and contract awarding process; and
• Ensuring programmed targets and budgets are met.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A degree qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering or Construction)
• Recognition by The Institution of Engineers Australia as a professional Engineer
• A minimum five (5) years of relevant experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of contracts, contract law and project management principles
• Thorough knowledge of the project management process from client brief to project hand over.
• Sound current knowledge of civil construction methods/techniques, utilities, all services and equipment
• Sound knowledge of the civil approval process, regulatory authorities, procedures, codes and regulations
• Current unrestricted ‘C’ class national driver’s licence.

For more information about the role, please refer to the position description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Danny Burkett, Manager Technical Services on (08) •••• •863.

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• *The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer