Electrical Project Manager — Lead Key Projects & Growth

Aotea Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone & laptop provided

Job summary

Aotea Electric Auckland is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of projects from award through to completion. You will work closely with clients, site teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal support staff to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the high standards Aotea is known for.

In this role you’ll take ownership, build strong client relationships, and drive successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio of commercial projects, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Electrical Registration.
• Proven project management, supervisory, or leadership experience.
• Experience within electrical contracting and construction environments.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Sound commercial awareness and project coordination capability.
• A hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Reviewing plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Developing project programmes, milestones, and resource plans.
• Procuring materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Monitoring budgets, costs, and project performance.
• Preparing progress claims, forecasting, and reporting.
• Managing project variations and contractual changes.
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors, suppliers, and services.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Supporting site teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Skills

Electrical Registration (NZ)

Project management

Leadership experience

Electrical contracting/Construction

Planning & Organisation

Communication & relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Health & safety focus

Flexibility & ownership

Job description

Aotea Electric Auckland is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of projects from award through to completion. You will work closely with clients, site teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal support staff to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the high standards Aotea is known for.

In this role you’ll take ownership, build strong client relationships, and drive successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio of commercial projects, with a focus on