Project Engineer

Permanent Full Time $99,526.96 per annum plus superannuation Join the Infrastructure Delivery team Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. This role will focus on the delivery of a range of Infrastructure projects such as minor upgrades of facilities, major refurbishment works, construction of new facilities and other works throughout the municipality. Other special projects are various and could include specialist services installations/upgrades, external municipal urban infrastructure features and any projects requiring planning and/or building permits. What you’ll be doing: Undertake procurement for contractors within Council policies and guidelines. Evaluate tenders as a member of internal tender evaluation panels and prepare Council reports, providing a recommendation to award the contract. Undertake contract administration including monitoring contractor performance, programs, progress, quality of work, progress claims, contract payments, assessment of contractor claims and variations to ensure compliance with contract requirements and within budgets. Arrange induction and site inspections for contractors to ensure the compliance of contractors with safety requirements and Council policies and guidelines, as per approved plans and specifications relevant to the contract. Ensure adequate record keeping, including meeting minutes. Prepare and maintain project related financial reports including variations for presentation to the Coordinator, Manager, Director and Committee meetings as required. Prepare monthly progress reports, including Project Status Reports. Review and assess externally submitted Traffic Management Plans, Environment Management Plans, Cultural Heritage Management Plans and other technical reports or plans. Where necessary obtain independent advice for the above. Attend meet