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 Downer
- Progression 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 Taranaki 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 minor civil construction and maintenance projects from start to finish including; Reseals, Asphalt Surfacing, Pavement rehabilitation, Slip remediation, Safety improvements and intersection updates, Cycleway and footpath construction just to name a few.
Based from our New Plymouth 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 initiatives
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 722921.
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.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.