Project Manager

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Energy & Utilities team. Based in Invercargill youll lead the successful delivery of technically complex projects that require strong stakeholder engagement early contractor involvement and collaborative partnerships with our customers.

Youll play a key role in keeping projects moving forward removing roadblocks managing risk and driving outcomes that create lasting value for our customers and the communities they serve.

Ngā pūkenga matua About You

Working closely with clients delivery teams subcontractors and suppliers youll help ensure projects are delivered safely efficiently and to a high standard.

Youll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience in Project Management within civil construction water infrastructure or a related utilities environment
• Experience managing multiple work sites subcontractors suppliers and project stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen including monthly claims forecasting budgeting and financial reporting
• The ability to develop and monitor project programmes budgets and delivery methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exposure to Three Waters projects will be highly regarded
• A strong commitment to safety leadership and Zero Harm principles
• Well-developed computer and project reporting skills

Te mahi What Youll Do

No two days are the same. Youll be responsible for leading projects from planning through to delivery while ensuring strong customer outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building trusted relationships with customers and project stakeholders
• Anticipating risks and resolving issues before they impact delivery
• Ensuring contract performance meets quality safety and delivery requirements
• Managing project budgets forecasts costs to complete and performance reporting
• Verifying the accuracy of monthly claims and financial submissions
• Supporting the development of project methodologies programmes and delivery plans
• Coordinating people plant technology and resources to achieve successful project outcomes

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer Benefits of working with Downer

At Downer were committed to helping you build a rewarding career while supporting your wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

Youll enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration with a major ASX-listed organisation
• Opportunities to grow your career across our Energy & Utilities business
• Access to professional development and structured career pathways
• Health wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• Exclusive employee discounts with leading retailers including Samsung Specsavers Dell The Good Guys and ANZ
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals on critical infrastructure projects

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation

Our Energy & Utilities business connects communities to the essential infrastructure they rely on every day.

Across Australia and Aotearoa we provide end-to-end services across water electricity telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors. From design and construction through to operations and maintenance our teams deliver the technical expertise engineering capability and field-based excellence needed to support todays critical networks and infrastructure.

Me pēhea te tono How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your application and become part of a team that is helping build and maintain the infrastructure that powers our communities.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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