Relocation Services Manager - Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs (Melbourne Area, Australia)

Relocation Services Manager

Mosaic Recruitment- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs (Melbourne Area, Australia)

Job Description

Our client is currently seeking a Relocations Services Manager to lead and manage the team delivering the relocations and minor works across the organisation.

This position is part of the Relocation Services Group which provides a single point of contact for all minor works and relocations projects and related enquiries. This is a new approach which eliminates the bureaucracy inherent in co-ordinating activity across multiple departments as well as removing the need for staff to project manage across multiple groups.

The Relocation Services Manager has a significant role in mentoring, advising and training the Project Managers as well as allocating and programming construction and relocation services’ projects. The incumbent holds regular meetings with the Project Managers’ and reports to the IT Operational Director.

Desired Skills & Experience

Some of your responsibilities will be:

• Manage the distribution of work and resources of the Relocation Services Group to ensure delivery of quality service to staff and other relevant stakeholders;
• Manage, mentor and career develop skilled professional staff within Relocation Service Group;
• Ensure appropriate contractual arrangements are made and maintained with all consultants, contractors and trade contractors in accordance with University policy and procedures and ensuring compliance with University Environmental Health and Safety policy and procedures;
• Assessment and use of project delivery methodology to ensure successful delivery and full costs can be recovered back into ITS for all relocation and minor works projects within the Relocation Services group;
• Ensure financial control on all projects by:
  • assisting in the preparation of project budgets;
  • monitoring and reporting on the financial outcome of all projects throughout design and construction;
  • ensuring that all accounts and invoices are promptly checked and authorised for payment;
  • Preparing and / or authorising purchase orders, requests for payment progress claims and variations.

To be considered, you must demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary qualifications and extensive relevant management experience in the building and construction industry, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the building industry, building codes and regulations, and EH&S regulations at both industry level and on building sites;
• An understanding of various delivery and contract methods for construction works and the ability to manage and coordinate these processes through architects and consultants;
• A proven track record in negotiating and managing consultants’ requirements and construction contracts;
• Substantial experience in the leadership and supervision of staff, consultants and contractors;
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation and to manage expectations.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to task and issue management.
• Demonstrated experience in change management processes, and the ability to develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy

Company Description

Please submit your CV to it.mel@mosaicrecruitment.com.au or contact Mary-Ann Waterstone on 9928 2924.