New Role: Operations Mgr - Cost/Contract Consulting - Hunter Valley - NSW

Operations Mgr – Cost/Contracts – Hunter Valley - NSW

Primary Role

·               Lead and manage the performance on all client engagements in accordance with the overall mission, goals and objectives as set by the consultancy and its clients.

Reporting Relationships

·                Reports to the General Manager.

Principal Functions – Operations Manager

·                Provide management and leadership to create committed and effective working relationships between the company and its Clients in relation to the specific Client engagements of the business.

·                Responsible for delivering the project goals associated with the company’s engagements and ensuring that the objectives of the project are achieved or exceeded, and is the primary contact with the Client’s Team for each engagement.

·                Provide leadership in developing and maintaining a workforce culture that strives to create an environment built around exceptional performance.

·                Align internal decision-making with the required business outcome in relation to the overall context of the client’s expectations and the business case for involving the company.

·                In conjunction with the PD assist Clients with the development of an appropriate organisation structure for execution of the Procurement for the specific project at hand. This includes identifying necessary functions and selecting appropriately experienced and enthusiastic personnel for specific positions and the delegation of responsibilities.

·                Involve, as appropriate, specialist procurement expertise in the project.

·                Ensure and maximise the engagement of staff and resources are in place to meet the project’s procurement objectives.

·                Provide leadership in developing and maintaining an environment where all employees feel valued and respected for their contribution and is free of disharmony.

·                Develop and maintain personal relationships with Clients’ senior managers to maintain strategic direction in engagements and be the senior interface with Clients and their project related organisations and all interested parties.

·                Target the gaining of a position within a Client’s Project Team, alongside the senior Client Engagement Manager, to assist the Client in the management of work processes, procedures, project staffing, project review planning is brought to bear. The focussed outcome of such a senior position is attaining Client dependability for major strategic decision making.

·                In conjunction with the General Manager, develop a Client Execution Plan detailing the key objectives and strategies for delivering the various elements of the engagement and the ongoing management of work in accordance with agreed strategy.

·                Ensure development and ongoing management of the Procurement Management System and functions to manage all procurement phases of the engagement, and the progress against schedule targets for the engagement.

·                Lead strategic decision-making in relation to emerging trends within an engagement.

·                Provide leadership for each of the company’s Client Engagement Managers. 

·                Ensure the continual development of systems and ongoing management of procurement and purchasing functions on the Client engagement and provide leadership for the Procurement Manager or senior staff for each Client engagement.

·                Ensure development of a system within the procurement function that provide early warning of any unwanted departure from the planned procurement outcomes and provides direction as to the remedial action required. 

·                Motivate, ensure commitment and build a result-oriented team focused on achieving the optimum outcome. Ensure that all communication channels are effectively operating amongst the company’s Client Engagement team members and that coordination and cooperation between disciplines is occurring. Resolve conflicting demands and advise in the prioritisation of competing demands.

·                Management of the Client Engagement contract in a manner that provides the required results with respect to safety, quality, performance, cost and schedule.

·                Be responsible for high level communication with Clients, and assist the staff in communicating at their respective responsibility levels as required.

·                Ensure that decisions and practices are consistent with the stated policies, values and project objectives of company.

·                Follow up on safety and health action items in a timely manner.

·                Ensure that all safety, industrial relations and performance incidents involving the consultancy’s personnel are investigated in a timely and effective manner.

·                Participate in incident investigation teams if needed.

 Please contact Luke Dale on 0424184243 or luke@daleexecutive.com.au for more information about this unique career opportunity.

New Role: Director - Project Management Office Consulting (PMO) - Australia

Director - Project Management Office Consulting (PMO) - Australia

Our client is a global professional services organisation which provides consultancy, delivery, operations and programme management services to businesses that invest in, own and operate assets.

To deliver consistently excellent advice to their clients, this organisation mobilises expert, flexible and entrepreneurial people who are at the very top of their profession and are inspired to deliver to make the difference. They provide world-class learning and development and knowledge management to everyone across the business, at every stage of their career.

Great companies are built on a foundation of culture and values. Our client’s values shape their culture and inform the way they do business, draw inspiration from each other, and enable them to deliver outstanding value to their clients, markets and communities.

Position: Director - Project Management Office Consulting (PMO)

Location: Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne/Perth

Status: Permanent Position

Reports To: Managing Director

Direct Reports: Varying from trainee to Director.

Job Summary:

Provide leadership to the PMO Consulting team nationally and to expand the existing Client base through proactive marketing and business development

Manage the national PMO Consulting team P&L with full commercial and financial responsibility.

To lead major commissions where necessary, staff, and take full responsibility for end to end service delivery

Ensure effective co-ordination and integration with the Project Management and Cost Management teams.

Education/Qualifications:

Professionally qualified in one of the following fields:

Engineering, Project Management, Design, Systems Integration, IT, Strategic Procurement

Skills and Experience:

• At least 8 to 10 years experience as an Associate Director or Director within the Australian market.

• A strong background in the delivery of PMO consultancy services to the sectors serviced by Our client.

• Experience of leading PMO commissions for medium and large sized construction projects

• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, value engineering and risk management.

• People management experience, particularly in the context of managing a PMO team.

• Experience of managing a cost centre including profit and loss responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(An employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned that are not outlined in the PD)

Service delivery and management, to include:

• Lead service delivery on major commissions where required
• Provide leadership to the commission managers within PMO Consulting nd provide leadership and mentoring to the PMO Consulting team.
• Ensure all projects are adequately resourced to meet our obligations
• Manage all cost management commissions, taking responsibility for all aspect of service delivery
• Ensuring client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.

Marketing and business development, to include:

• Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients
• Expand the existing client base by developing a proactive marketing strategy
• Ensuring the production of high quality bid documentation
• Ensuring that sales collateral including capability statements, case studies are updated
• Identifying ways in which our products and services can be improved
• Understanding the Our client 2+2=5 philosophy and identifying cross-divisional opportunities

People management responsibilities, to include:

• Provide mentoring to senior direct reports
• Ensure direct reports receive appropriate levels of training and development
• Maintain an appropriate succession plan for all members of staff
• Identify and develop future leaders
• Ensure all staff performance reviews are undertaken and review all development plans
• Maintain effective communication with all team members

Internal management accountabilities, to include:

• Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each project is input into the internal database
• Financial management – Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilising FMS in order to monitor all project’s financial status
• Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems can be improved

Key Performance Indicators:

The Director  PMO Consulting will in part be assessed by the extent to which:

• Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time.
• General line management responsibilities are effectively discharged and the cost management team is led effectively.
• Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team.
• Margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts are kept track of on all commissions.
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross- selling opportunities, are identified and acted upon.

Please contact Luke Dale at luke@daleexecutive.com for further information and to express your interest in this exclusive role.

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New role: Director - Cost Management - NSW - Australia

Director - Cost Management – NSW

Our client is a global professional services organisation which provides consultancy, delivery, operations and programme management services to businesses that invest in, own and operate assets.

To deliver consistently excellent advice to their clients, this organisation mobilises expert, flexible and entrepreneurial people who are at the very top of their profession and are inspired to deliver to make the difference. They provide world-class learning and development and knowledge management to everyone across the business, at every stage of their career.

Great companies are built on a foundation of culture and values.  Our client’s values shape their culture and inform the way they do business, draw inspiration from each other, and enable them to deliver outstanding value to their clients, markets and communities.

Position: Director – Cost Management

Location: Sydney CBD - NSW - Australia

Status: Permanent Position 37.5 Hours per week

Reports To: Statutory Director Cost Management

Direct Reports: Varying from Assistant Cost Manager to Director.

Job Summary:

Provide leadership to the Cost Management team in NSW Develop and expand the existing Client base through proactive marketing and business development

Manage the Sydney Cost Management Cost Centre with full profit and loss responsibility for the Sydney Cost Management cost centre.

To lead major commissions where necessary, staff, and take full responsibility for end to end service delivery.

Ensure effective co-ordination and integration with the Project Management team.

Education/Qualifications:

Professionally qualified in one of the following fields:

Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, Surveying or Architecture

Skills and Experience:

• At least 8 to 10 years experience as an Associate Director or Director within the NSW market.

• A strong background in the delivery of consultancy services to the sectors serviced by Our client.

• Experience of leading cost management commissions for medium and large sized construction projects

• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, value engineering and risk management.

• People management experience, particularly in the context of managing a cost management team.

• Experience of managing a cost centre including profit and loss responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(An employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned that are not outlined in the PD)

Service delivery and management, to include:

• Lead service delivery on major commissions where required
• Provide leadership to the commission managers within cost management and provide leadership and mentoring to the cost management team
• Ensure all projects are adequately resourced to meet our obligations
• Manage all cost management commissions, taking responsibility for all aspect of service delivery
• Ensuring client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the        appropriate quality standards.

Marketing and business development, to include:

• Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients
• Expand the existing client base by developing a proactive marketing strategy
• Ensuring the production of high quality bid documentation
• Ensuring that sales collateral including capability statements, case studies are updated
• Identifying ways in which our products and services can be improved
• Understanding the Our client 2+2=5 philosophy and identifying cross-divisional opportunities

People management responsibilities, to include:

• Provide mentoring to senior direct reports
• Ensure direct reports receive appropriate levels of training and development
• Maintain an appropriate succession plan for all members of staff
• Identify and develop future leaders
• Ensure all staff performance reviews are undertaken and review all development  plans
• Maintain effective communication with all team members

Internal management accountabilities, to include:

• Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each project      is input into the internal database
• Financial management – Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilising FMS in order to monitor all         project’s financial status
• Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems can be improved

Key Performance Indicators:

The Director – Cost Management will in part be assessed by the extent to which:

•  Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time.
•  General line management responsibilities are effectively discharged and the cost management               team is led effectively.
•  Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team.
•  Margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts are kept track of on all commissions.
•  Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including  cross-  selling opportunities, are identified and acted upon.

Please contact Luke Dale at luke@daleexecutive.com for further information and to express your interest in this exclusive role. 


Visit us at www.daleexecutive.com & www.facebook.com/DaleExecutive