Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.
About the Role
An opportunity has become available for a Project Manager in Tauranga NZ for Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit reporting to the Area Manager. The Project Manager will manage assigned electricity projects to specification, within budget and within agreed timeframe. The successful candidate will envision themselves attending to duties such as:
Monitor and report on project expenditure and revenues to pro-actively control profitable outcomes
Foster and maintain a collaborative, high-performing and client-oriented culture of continuous improvement and effectively lead a large workforce to support delivery of strategic objectives
Conduct quality audits of work to ensure compliance with contract documents, design & construction standards, legislation, regulations and network operation standards
Ensure appropriate Project Management Methodology (PMM) and quality assurance systems are in place
Ensuring effective risk and opportunity identification, assessment and review processes are implemented and maintained, and the currency of the risks, opportunities and treatment plans in the Project Risk and Opportunity Register are maintained
Submit progress/payment claims on time, pursue certification and payment and ensure the project financial position is understood and reported accurately
About You
An accomplished Project Management ideally with an electrical distribution background – preferred
Experience within power lines, substations – essential
Exposure and experience with project planning, execution and delivery
Strong leadership
Able to travel and attend sites as and when required
Sound negotiation skills in dealing with customers and employees, with ability to influence
Open to a 6 month Fixed Term position
What We Offer
Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
Competitive remuneration package
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
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. To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
