Key Contract - Projects and Asset Manager

Coollogic; Wellington, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing program

Birthday leave

Discounts

Company with 70+ years

Supportive culture

Job summary

Aquaheat Facility Services is seeking an experienced Wellington-based Projects and Asset Manager to lead asset replacement projects for a key client contract. You’ll plan, budget, coordinate teams, and ensure safety, quality and timely delivery in line with specifications and standards.

You’ll bring at least 5 years of construction/MEP experience, strong mechanical services knowledge, and proven leadership. Familiarity with subcontractors, cost control and client engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in construction industry with PM experience.
• Strong knowledge of ventilation/HVAC piping and installation.
• Experience managing subcontractors and self-delivery site teams.
• Solid financial and cost-control abilities (budgets, estimates, variations).
• Excellent client and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver asset replacement projects per CAPEX plans.
• Manage scope, programmes, budgets, variations and financial performance.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to stay on track.
• Build relationships with the client and act as key contact during delivery.
• Provide technical input into asset replacement planning and lifecycle considerations.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical services

Client management

Budgeting

People leadership

MS Word/Excel

Tools

Microsoft Project

Pronto

Job description

• Project leadership: Lead asset replacement projects from planning to delivery
• Client partnership: Build strong relationships and deliver positive outcomes
• Technical expertise: Apply your mechanical and HVAC project experience

Aquaheat Facility Services (AFSL) specialises in comprehensive facility maintenance solutions across New Zealand. Our dedicated team ensures that essential hard services including HVAC, boiler, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry operate seamlessly in commercial, industrial, and infrastructure settings. With over 70 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high-quality maintenance, capital replacement, asset management and building compliance services that keep buildings safe, efficient, and comfortable. Aquaheat Facility Services is proud to be a member of the Horizon Energy Group of companies.

About the role:

This is a Wellington-based Projects and Asset Manager role focused on the planning and delivery of asset replacement projects for a key client contract. You'll manage projects from early planning and budgeting through to delivery, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with client requirements, contract specifications and industry standards.

• Plan, coordinate and deliver asset replacement projects in line with short, medium and long-term CAPEX plans
• Manage project scope, programmes, resources, budgets, variations and financial performance
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to keep projects on track
• Build strong relationships with the client and act as a key point of contact throughout project delivery
• Provide technical input into asset replacement planning, including lifecycle, operational and capital considerations
• Support replacement concepts that consider safety in design, energy efficiency, decarbonisation and sustainability
• Lead and support site supervisors, foremen, trade staff and subcontractors to achieve project outcomes
• Maintain project documentation, quality systems and compliance with company, contractual and legislative requirements
• Champion health and safety, ensuring risks are identified and effectively managed throughout project delivery

These responsibilities reflect the PD's combination of project management, asset management, client relationship management, financial control, people leadership, quality and H&S responsibilities.

About you:

You're an experienced Projects and Asset Manager with a strong mechanical services background who can combine technical knowledge with commercial awareness, people leadership and confident client management. You'll be comfortable taking ownership of complex projects and balancing competing priorities while keeping safety, quality and delivery firmly in focus.

• Bring at least 5 years' relevant construction industry experience, preferably in mechanical services, with a proven project management track record
• Have sound knowledge of ventilation systems, HVAC piping and installation practices
• Demonstrate experience managing both subcontractors and self-delivery site teams
• Bring strong financial and commercial skills, including project budgets, estimates, variations and cost control
• Build productive client and stakeholder relationships and communicate confidently at all levels
• Plan effectively, manage competing priorities and respond constructively to changes in project requirements
• Demonstrate proven people management, strategic planning, risk management and change management experience
• Be confident using Microsoft Word and Excel, with Microsoft Project experience advantageous
• Have commissioning experience and a practical understanding of project delivery and compliance
• Hold a current manual New Zealand driver's licence
• Knowledge of Pronto would be advantageous but is not essential

What's in it for you?

At Horizon Energy Group, you'll enjoy:

• Career development: ongoing training, upskilling and pathways across the wider Group
• Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life & critical illness insurance
• Extra leave: enjoy a paid day off on your birthday
• Perks & discounts: access to a wide range of corporate discounts
• Join a trusted NZ company with 70+ years of industry experience
• Supportive team culture: work with people who value safety, teamwork and doing the job right

Our SWITCH Values:

We're after someone who brings real energy to our SWITCH values:

• Sustainability – Making smart decisions for our future.
• Winning – Taking ownership and delivering results.
• Innovation – Finding better ways to get the job done.
• Trust – Building strong relationships through honesty and integrity.
• Customer Focus – Delivering exceptional service every day.
• Health & Safety – Putting safety first, always.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.