Impact Project Manager – Lead Renewable Energy Projects

Contact Energy Ltd; Conroys Gully; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

KiwiSaver contributions

Learning through Contact University

Community leave

Job summary

Contact Energy Ltd is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a portfolio of generation projects in New Zealand’s South Island. You will coordinate engineers, contractors and operational teams to deliver high-value projects safely and efficiently.

Based in Central Otago, you will shape project delivery, manage risks, and mentor team members while upholding regulatory and safety standards in a renewables-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with experience leading large-scale projects.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera for scheduling.
• Experience in infrastructure, utilities or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio of generation projects from planning to delivery.
• Coordinate engineers, contractors and operations to deliver safely.
• Balance schedule, budget and regulatory requirements while delivering value.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial thinking

Safety focus

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Contact Energy Ltd is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a portfolio of generation projects in New Zealand’s South Island. You will coordinate engineers, contractors and operational teams to deliver high-value projects safely and efficiently.

Based in Central Otago, you will shape project delivery, manage risks, and mentor team members while upholding regulatory and safety standards in a renewables-focused organisation.