Projects Manager - Construction

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

We have a newly created role for a Project Manager to join us during this exciting phase.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer NZ has many exciting opportunities ahead to help reimagine and transform Aotearoa New Zealand for future generations. We work collaboratively with our customers to support their infrastructure and services needs as they tackle aging assets, regulatory reform, climate change, new technologies, and changing consumer behaviours

You'll be responsible for managing people on site as well as representing the business at stakeholder meetings. Ultimately, you'll ensure that we deliver to contract requirements, as well as optimise resources and achieve our targets. This is a diverse and challenging role with plenty of career potential!

Day to day you will;

Lead the coordination and prioritisation of resources across projects

Coordinate resources, procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment

Manage submission of plans to local authorities and liaise with stakeholders to undertake relevant inspections throughout the project

Manage change and implementation of projects and programs

Establish and manage project plans to ensure alignment with program strategic goals and project outcomes

Manage and monitor adherence to legislation and standards of performance and safety

Negotiate with stakeholders throughout the construction process and project lifecycle

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate construction of engineering and building projects, and all resources involved in the construction process. Registration or licensing may be required.

We have a newly created role for a Project Manager to join us during this exciting phase.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer NZ has many exciting opportunities ahead to help reimagine and transform Aotearoa New Zealand for future generations. We work collaboratively with our customers to support their infrastructure and services needs as they tackle aging assets, regulatory reform, climate change, new technologies, and changing consumer behaviours

You'll be responsible for managing people on site as well as representing the business at stakeholder meetings. Ultimately, you'll ensure that we deliver to contract requirements, as well as optimise resources and achieve our targets. This is a diverse and challenging role with plenty of career potential!

Day to day you will;

Lead the coordination and prioritisation of resources across projects

Coordinate resources, procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment

Manage submission of plans to local authorities and liaise with stakeholders to undertake relevant inspections throughout the project

Manage change and implementation of projects and programs

Establish and manage project plans to ensure alignment with program strategic goals and project outcomes

Manage and monitor adherence to legislation and standards of performance and safety

Negotiate with stakeholders throughout the construction process and project lifecycle

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate construction of engineering and building projects, and all resources involved in the construction process. Registration or licensing may be required.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will be an experienced Project Manager; you'll know and understand the construction industry and all the challenges and opportunities that it brings. You'll couple this with:

Extensive experience with estimating, tendering and commercial knowledge

Strong project management skills and the ability to drive the end-to-end bid strategy and proposal development

Well-developed business acumen and the ability to think and act strategically

A collaborative approach to working within and across multi-functional teams from different parts of the business

Ability to work under pressure in a fully integrated team environment

Excellent people skills including a total commitment to creating a Zero Harm workplace

A bachelors degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

Company car and work phone

Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes

Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!

$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 604102

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

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