A Senior Leadership Opportunity for a Proven Civil Project Manager
We are seeking a highly qualified leader to step into the pivotal role of Manager Works. Reporting directly to the Director of Works and Infrastructure, this position requires a unique professional hybrid: a seasoned Project Manager who combines a rigorous background in civil engineering with the leadership acumen to direct a major regional operations department.
Far from a purely administrative office role, this position is designed for an active, on-the-ground manager who divides their time between strategic management and site-based delivery. You will take full accountability for a substantial operational and capital works budget, driving precise cost estimation, forecasting, and fiscal compliance. Leading a large internal team and extensive contractor network, you will foster an accountable, high-performance culture—making this an ideal progression for established internal operations managers ready for senior leadership. Additionally, you will serve as a key advocate for Council, providing vital technical mentorship, liaising with public utilities on complex design issues, and representing the organisation at major government forums.
Operations & Project Delivery
On the ground, you are the driving force behind the physical execution and compliance of Council's infrastructure. You will manage contractor services and direct the end-to-end delivery of civil works—ensuring that detailed designs and safety reviews are finalised before construction begins, through to final project sign-off and hand-over. You will directly oversee the day-to-day operations and legislative compliance of regional roads, stormwater networks, bridges, aerodromes, and Council quarries/gravel pits. Additionally, you will coordinate with Fleet Services to implement casual plant hire contracts.
Civil Technical Requirements
- Civil Asset Expertise: 10+ years in civil construction managing regional roads, pavements, bridges, heavy foundations, and stormwater drainage systems.
- Project Lifecycle Delivery: Proven ability to drive civil projects from initial survey and design model review through to physical site construction and final sign-off.
- Compliance & Frameworks: Deep knowledge of civil design standards, quarry/mine safety legislation, and Transport for NSW (TfNSW / RMCC) contract and grant processes.
- Qualifications & Systems: Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering/Project Management (or equivalent senior on-ground experience), Class C licence, and the digital literacy required to manage modern project and financial tools.
View the Position Description and information pack apply online via the Executive Vacancies | LGNSW.
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Claudia Nossa Cortes (LGMS Senior Consultant) on 0405 540 554. Visit Forbes Shire Council website to discover more about the area.
Applications close at 5:00pm Monday 6 July 2026.
