About the role
As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering water infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through to construction and handover. Working directly with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, budget, quality, and risk objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within a client-side consultancy environment.
Key responsibilities
Manage water infrastructure projects from initiation through to completion.
Support project establishment activities including feasibility studies, consultant appointments, procurement planning, and consenting processes.
Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
Manage project scope, programme, budget, quality, and risk.
Monitor project performance and prepare reporting for clients and governance groups.
Support procurement and contract management processes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, utilities, and regulatory stakeholders.
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with client objectives and industry best practice.
About you
4-10 years' project management experience within New Zealand infrastructure projects.
Experience delivering water, wastewater, stormwater, or broader civil infrastructure projects.
A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Experience working within a consultancy, client-side, or contractor environment.
Strong understanding of project delivery, procurement, and construction processes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive and solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness.
A desire to build a long-term career within infrastructure project management.
About us
A leading New Zealand-owned project management consultancy delivering some of the country's most important water infrastructure projects. With a strong reputation for providing trusted advisory and project management services, the consultancy partners with local authorities, water utilities, government agencies, and private sector clients to deliver critical infrastructure that improves water security, environmental outcomes, and community resilience.
Benefits
Competitive salary of $120,000 - $165,000 plus industry-leading benefits (pending level of experience)
Exposure to major water infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
Direct mentoring from experienced senior project professionals.
Clear career development and progression opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
For a confidential discussion, contact Matt Shortt on 027 554 4064 or email [email protected]
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