Electricity Network Projects Manager – Auckland

Downer; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electricity infrastructure projects across Auckland's Vector network. Based in Wiri, you will manage projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence while coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.

You will drive commercial performance, manage forecasting and invoicing, and build strong relationships with Vector, delivery partners and authorities.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in electricity, utilities or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction and network operating standards.
• Strong commercial acumen including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and delivery partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS Project for planning and reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electricity infrastructure projects from planning through to construction and completion.
• Coordinate resources, contractors and delivery partners to meet project plans.
• Manage project budgets, expenditure, revenue forecasting and invoicing.
• Build strong relationships with Vector, delivery teams, consultants and authorities.
• Monitor project performance and mitigate delivery risks with accurate reporting.
• Champion Zero Harm and ensure compliance with contract, quality, regulatory and network standards.

Skills

Proven project management experience

Engineering design knowledge

Commercial acumen (budgeting, forecast

Coordination of multidisciplinaryteams

MS Office with MS Project

Clear communication and stakeholder mg

Education

Bachelor-level or professional qualification in relevant field

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electricity infrastructure projects across Auckland's Vector network. Based in Wiri, you will manage projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence while coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.

You will drive commercial performance, manage forecasting and invoicing, and build strong relationships with Vector, delivery partners and authorities.