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Downer New Zealand

Project Manager

  • Posted 2d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Rotorua

Job Description

Who We Are

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.

Hard Skills Required

  • Project Management
  • Electrical Distribution Knowledge
  • Quality Assurance
  • Risk Assessment
  • Budget Management

Soft Skills Required

  • Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration

Benefits and Perks

  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • 💯
    Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 🔋
    Unlimited Annual Leave

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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