Project Manager

Assemble; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vehicle

Benefits

Job summary

Assemble is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Auckland to lead end-to-end delivery of water infrastructure projects including wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, sewer networks, and stormwater systems.

You will drive performance across multidisciplinary teams with a hands-on leadership style and strong commercial awareness, delivering projects safely, on time, and to scope within a growing contractor environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience delivering civil/water projects in New Zealand.
• Strong leadership and team management.
• Experience across 3 waters / water infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of civil infrastructure projects from tender through to completion.
• Contribute to pricing, tendering, and work-winning activities.
• Develop and drive project programmes, methodologies, and delivery strategies.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, resolving technical and commercial challenges.
• Maintain high standards across health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Our client is a well renowned civil contractor with over 30 years' experience delivering complex water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Known for consistently delivering high-quality outcomes, they have built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to clients, contractors, and local communities.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth in the water sector, they are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that directly impact local communities.

About the Role

You will take ownership of end-to-end project delivery across a range of water infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, sewer networks, and stormwater systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong commercial awareness, technical capability, and the ability to drive performance across multidisciplinary teams.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary + vehicle + benefits
• Work on essential infrastructure projects that impact communities
• Secure pipeline of projects across Auckland and Waikato
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture with strong leadership
• Opportunity to grow within a reputable and expanding contractor

Our client is a well renowned civil contractor with over 30 years' experience delivering complex water infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Known for consistently delivering high-quality outcomes, they have built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to clients, contractors, and local communities.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth in the water sector, they are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that directly impact local communities.

About the Role

You will take ownership of end-to-end project delivery across a range of water infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, sewer networks, and stormwater systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong commercial awareness, technical capability, and the ability to drive performance across multidisciplinary teams.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary + vehicle + benefits
• Work on essential infrastructure projects that impact communities
• Secure pipeline of projects across Auckland and Waikato
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture with strong leadership
• Opportunity to grow within a reputable and expanding contractor

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of civil infrastructure projects from tender through to completion
• Contribute to pricing, tendering, and work-winning activities
• Develop and drive project programmes, methodologies, and delivery strategies
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and commercial outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
• Proactively identify and manage risks, resolving technical and commercial challenges
• Maintain high standards across health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• 10+ years' experience delivering civil/water infrastructure projects in New Zealand
• Strong experience across 3 waters / water infrastructure projects
• Proven commercial acumen, including contract management and project financials
• Ability to lead teams and build strong working relationships across stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset