Project Director Water Projects, Auckland
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Downer New Zealand

Project Director Water Projects

  • Posted 1d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Auckland

Job Description

The opportunity

An opportunity has become available for a Project Director for Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit reporting to the General Manager of Water Services & Projects. The Project Director is responsible for the management and performance of the Water Services and construction contracts. This includes financial management, health & safety, contract and business compliance, and best practice in 3 Waters delivery. The successful candidate will envision themselves attending to duties such as:

What you’ll do

  • Responsible for operations teams and to monitor operational performance ensuring that efficient and effective practices are implemented, and resources are optimised
  • Sub-contractor management, development and implementation of planned works programmes and the successful execution of all capital delivery projects
  • Understand and implement all requirements in contract documents, to ensure clients expectations are met, plus regularly review contract documentation to identify any contract changes or variations, report and communicate accordingly
  • Ensure contract risks and compliance issues are identified and minimised with appropriate controls in place
  • Manage the allocation of people, plant, technology and resources to optimize working shifts to minimise downtime.
  • Effectively forecast to ensure continuous employment of people and assets
  • Provide active leadership of contracts and staff, in line with Downer values, policies and procedures, including the Downer Standard, and Downer Difference programs
  • Manage Water operations to achieve a superior level of safety, environmental and quality performance


What we offer

  • Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
  • Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
  • Competitive remuneration package including a travel allowance
  • Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry
  • Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
  • Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company


What we’re looking for

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in an engineering/maintenance position of responsibility
  • Ideally a relevant tertiary level water/engineering related qualification
  • New Zealand water industry experience and ideally international experience
  • Strong Contract Management skills associated with construction and maintenance/utilities contracts
  • Understanding of, and experience with Job Management and Asset Management Systems
  • Commercial acumen including the ability to prepare progress and claim reports and to produce and interpret monthly financial reports to P&L level
  • Ability to price minor/capital work utilities projects
  • Experienced with and strong commitment to health and safety initiatives
  • Ability to lead and work in a team
  • Self-motivated, energetic, proactive and results orientated
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in dealing with the public
  • High level of computer literacy; advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and in-house information management systems
  • Must be available to travel to sites
  • Hold a valid driver’s license; class 1



About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

Desired Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Proactive
  • Project & Operations Management
  • Engineering/Water Infrastructure Expertise
  • Contract Management & Commercial Acumen

Benefits and Perks

  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
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    Unlimited Annual Leave
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    Inclusive Workspace
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    Employee Mentoring Program
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    Health Insurance
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    Mental Health Workshops
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    Counselling Services
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    Physical Health Workshops
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    Wellness Program
  • 📈
    Professional Development
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    Employee Discounts and Rewards
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    Long Service Rewards
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    Referral Bonuses
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    Flexible Work
  • Sick Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Wellbeing Support

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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