The role
Due to internal career progression, TRILITY is seeking a practical, hands-on Project Manager to join our Operations team in Rotorua, supporting the scoping and delivery of wastewater network asset renewal and refurbishment projects.
Working closely with our operational teams, you’ll get out to sites to understand asset condition and operational needs, help develop clear and practical scopes of work, and coordinate contractors to deliver the works. Projects will span wastewater networks, pump stations, treatment facilities, wastewater schemes, land treatment systems and associated infrastructure across the Rotorua district.
This role combines active site involvement with the planning, cost control and contract administration needed to deliver projects safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. You’ll stay involved from initial scoping through delivery, commissioning and operational handover, working with operators, contractors, consultants, councils and regulators to resolve issues, keep work moving and meet contractual, environmental and compliance obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Work with operational teams to inspect assets, understand renewal needs and help define practical scopes of work
Support the scoping and delivery of renewal, replacement, refurbishment and associated capital works across wastewater networks, pump stations, treatment assets and related infrastructure
Prepare clear scopes, cost estimates, procurement documentation and tender packages, with supporting business cases and specialist input where required
Coordinate contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers, including site access, work sequencing and interfaces with ongoing operations
Undertake site visits to check progress and quality, help resolve delivery issues and monitor work against agreed requirements
Provide technical input into design and delivery, and coordinate commissioning and operational handover so completed works meet operational needs
Maintain project budgets, schedules, risk records and reporting, and administer contracts, variations, extensions of time, claims and payment certifications
Liaise with councils, iwi representatives, regulators and other stakeholders to support safe, compliant project delivery
Feed condition assessments, site findings and completed-work information into asset management planning, future renewal priorities and continuous improvement
Work alongside operational teams to provide practical technical support, share knowledge and resolve delivery issues
What are looking for
5+ years’ practical experience scoping and delivering water, wastewater or civil infrastructure projects, including renewal and refurbishment works
Sound knowledge of wastewater networks, pump stations, treatment plants and related assets, with the ability to turn operational needs into clear scopes of work
Confidence working on site with operators, contractors and specialist suppliers, coordinating works, checking progress and quality, and resolving practical delivery issues
Sound cost control, procurement, contract administration and stakeholder coordination skills, supported by practical technical judgement
Relevant Project Management qualifications and a current NZ driver’s licence
Why TRILITY?
TRILITY is an established industry leader, solely dedicated to the delivery of water, wastewater and reuse solutions across New Zealand and Australia’s municipal, industrial and resource sectors. This leadership draws on more than 35 years’ experience of providing high-quality solutions for our public and private sector clients, including financing, design and construction, operations and maintenance, asset management, utility services, and equipment solutions. Our capabilities span the full life cycle of water, delivering services to millions of people every day.
What we have to offer you?
Competitive base salary + incentive + additional super after 2 years service
A dynamic and positive work culture, where hard work is recognised
Paid parental leave and ability to purchase additional leave
Reward and recognition program – receive payment for excellence and years of service
Wellbeing program including an employee assistance program, a free membership to Headspace and discounted wellness products
Interesting and varied work
To apply
If you enjoy getting out to site, working with operators and contractors, and seeing practical asset improvements through from scope to completion, we’d like to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, via the Seek apply button.
For further information on TRILITY, head to our careers page https://trility.com.au/careers/
TRILITY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We encourage people from any background/culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, or people with an impairment to apply for this role. TRILITY is also a WORK180 endorsed employer for women – find out more at https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/trility-pty-ltdWhy us?