Electricity Projects Lead – Waikato

Downer; Waikato; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Structured career paths

Health and wellness benefits

EAP Beyond Blue

Job summary

Downer Hamilton is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the electricity team, delivering projects across the Waikato. You will manage projects from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, on‑time delivery and alignment with budget and specifications.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors and delivery partners, monitor performance, report accurately and foster trusted relationships with stakeholders including local authorities.

Qualifications

• We require proven project management experience in electricity, utilities or infrastructure.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cost-control capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electricity projects from planning and design through to construction and completion.
• Coordinate people, contractors and resources to meet project plans and customer commitments.
• Manage project budgets, expenditure, revenue, forecasting and timely invoicing.
• Build strong relationships with delivery teams, consultants and local authorities.
• Monitor project performance, resolve delivery risks and provide accurate reporting.
• Champion Zero Harm and ensure work meets contract, quality, regulatory and network standards.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Downer Hamilton is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the electricity team, delivering projects across the Waikato. You will manage projects from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, on‑time delivery and alignment with budget and specifications.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors and delivery partners, monitor performance, report accurately and foster trusted relationships with stakeholders including local authorities.