Senior Project Manager

at  Downer Group

WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE | KO TE TAKE KA PAREKAREKA E KOE KI TE MAHI KI KŌNEI

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes

• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to DownerProgression and development programs, including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers

• Have a look at our other great benefits here!

THE OPPORTUNITY | TE KŌWHIRINGA

The Otago Transport & Infrastructure team is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to drive the delivery of Downer’s road construction and maintenance activities. Downer has a number of long-term contracts that come with exciting opportunities each step of the way - This is a fantastic time to join our business and be part of this growth period.
In this role you’ll oversee our team of Project Managers & Engineers who manage the delivery of civil construction and maintenance projects from start to finish including; Earthworks, Drainage, Pavement construction/rehabilitation, Safety improvements and intersection upgrades, Cycleway and footpath construction just to name a few.
Based from our Dunedin office - Ultimately you’ll ensure that your team deliver to contract requirements, whilst optimising resources and achieving targets. You’ll be confident liaising with crew and clients at all levels, a master at reporting and planning in all avenues.
For more information, please head to our people site: https://people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-transport-team/

IMPORTANT SKILLS | NGA PŪKENGA MATUA

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll come with plenty of experience Managing Projects of all sizes, you will hold either a formal civil engineering or project management qualification (e.g. BE, NZCE). You’ll also bring with you

• The ability to communicate effectively and build, maintain and grow relationships at all levels
• Civil engineering experience including knowledge of pavement construction
• Proven capability around people leadership and management, including the ability to influence others
• Commercial acumen including the ability to decipher financials
• Experience in leading bids and compiling tenders
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience with, and a strong commitment to health and safety initiativesME PĒHEA KI TE TONO | HOW TO APPLYIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 706691.We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Please refer the Job description for details