Dynamic Project Manager, Power & Utilities (Flexible)

Downer; Matamata; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Health and wellness initiatives

Flexible working options

Career development

Access to Downer Group benefits

Safety focused culture

Job summary

Downer is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead a tier one contract for Powerco in Waikato, New Zealand. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, manage multiple workstreams, and ensure on‑time delivery and financial performance while keeping clients informed of progress.

The role requires strong project management experience, proficiency with MS Project, and solid understanding of engineering design standards.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to specification, within budget and within agreed timeframes.
• Ensure resources are effectively coordinated to project plan.
• Facilitate timely and accurate invoicing.
• Ensure customer documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide quality engineering, design and estimation services, quotations and as-built information to the client.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on project expenditure and revenues to ensure profitable outcomes.
• Lead project completion reviews.
• Conduct quality audits to ensure compliance with contract documents and standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Downer is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead a tier one contract for Powerco in Waikato, New Zealand. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, manage multiple workstreams, and ensure on‑time delivery and financial performance while keeping clients informed of progress.

The role requires strong project management experience, proficiency with MS Project, and solid understanding of engineering design standards.