Position Description GMW is committed to: 1. Partnering with our customers 2. Creating the opportunity to increase food production in Northern Victoria 3. Being a high performing organisation DM Reference: #4418940 Position Title Position Number 230103 Division Unit Classification/Band Construction Program Manager - Pipelines Connections Construction MEA - E Employment Status Full Time, Fixed Term to 30 June 2018 Salary Position reports to Location Total Remuneration Package in excess of $122,270.11 (including superannuation) Construction Manager Welsford St - Shepparton Position Contact Daniel Freitag (0428 687 327) Approver/Approval Date EM 10.07.2017 Role Purpose This role is located within the Connections Program in the Construction group. The Construction group is responsible for the provision of project management, construction, decommissioning of assets and civil maintenance services across the Connections program, to deliver capital works and asset decommissioning programs. The primary purpose of this role is to lead and oversee delivery of the Connections construction program utilising a mix of internal staff and externally engaged consultants and contractors. Key Accountabilities Manage the timely and successful delivery of various, large and complex multidisciplinary projects and programs of construction and decommissioning work as directed by the Manager, Construction including accountability for cost, time, quality and risk management outcomes. Undertake preparation and management of budgets and cost estimates at a project and program level as required. Undertake procurement activities including the preparation of technical specifications, tender documentation and tender evaluations whilst ensuring achievement of optimum value and compliance with all relevant procurement and probity rules and/or guidelines. Negotiate, supervise and administrate contracts and work packages to deliver construction and civil maintenance services including fulfilling the role of contract Superintendent as required and engagement and supervision of engineering and other specialist consultants as required. 1
Lead the ongoing professional development and mentoring of staff within the Construction Team ensuring consistency of management support and approach within the team. Ensure compliance with all applicable OHS, environmental and cultural heritage legislation, approvals, procedures and policies for all activities carried out which form part of the Construction program. Responsible for management of program data and subsequent monitoring and provision of accurate and timely reporting on key program and project deliverables. Ensure collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (especially customers) ensuring that interaction is delivering optimal project outcomes. The position is predominantly an office based role, however field visits will also be required. The position will require a limited amount of travel and driving for extended periods which will require the occasional requirement to undertake work away from the usual location. Ability to deal with and manage conflict effectively Frequent dealings with external stakeholders and members of the public will be required The incumbent will be expected to effective in the supervision of internal staff, consultants and contractors. The incumbent will be expected to be competent in analysing complex information and writing reports to inform management decisions, especially with regard to projects and programs of work. The incumbent will be expected to have a high level of awareness of and adherence to legislation and all of GMW policies and procedures relevant to the duties undertaken. Position Capabilities The GMW Capability Framework applies to all employees. The full list of capabilities required for this position is listed below. GMW Behavioural Capability Set Behavioural Capability Level (Core, Proficient, Expert) Key Behaviours Collaborative Relationships Expert Displays strong interpersonal awareness and insight; effectively empathises with a variety of customers and tailors own approach in response. Demonstrates detailed understanding of GMW's functions and customers. Facilitates and encourages collaboration across GMW functions, and with customers, to achieve objectives. Engaging Communication Expert Asks questions as a technique to challenge others thinking and get them to consider issues from a different perspective. Actively listens to others. Anticipates audience s needs, motives and preferred method of communication; provides relevant information in a way that is most meaningful to the audience (e.g. face to face, written). Innovation Expert Promotes innovation; creates the environment and culture for staff to be innovative and seek improvements. Challenges others way of thinking and encourages people to think innovatively; doesn t accept it can t be done without reason. Assists others to maintain momentum to implement innovative ideas; helps remove barriers and provides encouragement. Commercially Focused Expert Gathers and leverages complex information from best practice and subject matter experts to evaluate options. 2
Applies strong commercial understanding to resolve issues; evaluates and balances commercial considerations (eg. Risks, customer s needs, added value, costs to the business, long-term value). Challenges others to find solutions to problems; doesn't accept the status quo and delegates to others to build their problem solving capability. Honours Commitment Expert Prioritises strategic and long-term tasks by weighing up the importance, risk and impact; decisively, where appropriate. Builds a culture of accountability and encourages others to follow through on commitments. Manages competing priorities by determining the importance of tasks and planning the required time and effort. Dynamic Expert Drives a culture that is accepting of, and receptive to, change. Maintains team moral and momentum through changes; promotes benefits of change and provides immediate and ongoing feedback regarding the progress of changes Acts as a role model; remains confident when faced with ambiguity or change and helps others to see the opportunities that change presents Builds Excellence Expert Gives and receives feedback in open and supportive manner; creates an environment in which feedback is valued and provided in a constructive way. Builds and maintains team performance; identifies team strengths, anticipates future capability requirements, identifies gaps and risks, and develops succession plans. Helps others reflect on their strengths and development areas, contributing own insights where relevant. Technical Capability Set - This position also requires technical capabilities, which are listed below. Technical Capability Level Key Knowledge/ Skill Planning Proficient Demonstrates and applies proficient knowledge of GMW s current policies, standards, asset lifecycle and information systems (e.g. Maximo). Understands and applies proficient knowledge of asset portfolio, criticality and asset hierarchy. Construction Advanced Displays advanced knowledge of requirements and standards for the creation, renewal or rationalisation of assets. Demonstrates detailed knowledge of market rates and contract management principles. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of construction quantities and costs. Demonstrated advanced competence to manage and oversee the delivery of complex and large-scale works (e.g. decommissioning and infrastructure works). Data Management Advanced Displays advanced skills to source, capture and record data. Applies advanced data management skills including extraction, manipulation and presentation to input current and accurate data into GMW corporate data management systems (e.g. Agresso). Analyses complex data and information to produce 3
business intelligence and contribute to strategic decisions. Cost Estimation Advanced Displays advanced numeric skills to gather and input relevant information for cost estimates and relevant strategic decisions. Demonstrates advanced ability to interpret estimates and forecast data. Risk Assessment Proficient Demonstrates proficient understanding of risk management principles. Demonstrates proficient ability to identify hazards and signs of deficiencies. Technical Standards and Proficient Applies knowledge of contemporary industry Specifications standards. Applies proficient understanding of works processes, materials, products, plant and equipment, and their uses. Design Proficient Demonstrates proficient knowledge of service, condition and performance standards for the asset. Demonstrates proficient knowledge of materials and asset components. OHS & EMS Advanced Demonstrates detailed knowledge of, and ability to apply, OHS and environment requirements and standards. Initiates and recommends improvement strategies to mitigate root cause of OHS and EMS concerns. Key Selection Criteria The Key Selection Criteria for this role are the capabilities in which candidates for this position must demonstrate competence. When applying for this position, and as part of their application, candidates must provide examples of situations in which they have demonstrated these behaviours, knowledge or skill. KSC 1 2 Selection Criteria Demonstrated competence to manage and oversee the delivery of complex and large scale works programs or projects at and advanced level. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain team performance and capability including analysis of strengths, weaknesses and future capability requirements 3 4 5 6 Engaging communication with the ability to anticipate the needs of the recipient and tailor approach to provide relevant information in a meaningful way. Able to demonstrate an advanced ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with a variety of people Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to apply, OHS and EMS requirements and standards, along with any other applicable legislation. Ability to prioritise strategic and long-term tasks by weighing up the importance, risk and impact decisively, where appropriate. Mandatory Requirements Valid Australian work rights, or eligibility to acquire valid Australian work rights Completion of a tertiary qualification in civil engineering or project management; OR extensive and relevant experience in the project management of civil works design and construction. Intermediate to advanced capability in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project, Excel and Word Valid driver s licence Police Check 4
Other relevant requirements Experience in investigation, survey, design and construction of water infrastructure projects will be highly regarded. Knowledge of the Connections Project, GMW policies and procedures and the water industry will be highly regarded. GMW Training Mandatory Behavioural Technical Corporate Induction Agresso User Training Incident Response Framework Dekho User Training Privacy and Data Protection Strong4Life Manual Handling Hazard ID & Risk Assessment Fraud and Conflict of Interest Health Safety and Environment Records Keeping Management Site Induction Information Security Delegations Financial - Nil People - Nil OHS Requirements To gain an understanding of the nature of the operations of the corporation and generally of the hazards and risks associated with those operations Monitor effectiveness of Health, Safety and Environment systems in their area of control Ensure adequate information, instructions and training is provided to all workers under their control Encourage and promote innovation, excellence and continuous improvement in Health, Safety and Environment Promote Health, Safety and Environment awareness in the workplace through demonstration leadership commitment Ensure adequate consultation on Health, Safety and Environment matters with stakeholders Conduct regular- review the work area to assess Health, Safety and Environment issues Actively participate, acquire and keep up to date with Health, Safety and matters specific to the organisation and generally Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated as required Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and directions as established by the organisation Ensure adequate financial provisions are available for Health, Safety and Environment. 5