Project Manager

LogiCamms; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Verbrec is expanding its presence in New Zealand, delivering engineering solutions across energy, three waters, wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects. You will lead controversial projects, manage client relationships, drive safety and commercial outcomes, and coordinate across Australia and New Zealand teams.

You will influence renewable energy transitions, decarbonisation efforts, and critical infrastructure through innovative engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineering and construction projects in energy, infrastructure, water or wastewater
• Developing and managing client relationships (Key Account Management)
• Driving commercial and safety success across project lifecycles
• Generating and reviewing tenders and proposals
• Managing teams and communications internally and externally
• Developing project governance and commercial acumen

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key projects and programs of works
• Align projects to business strategies for governance and commercial success
• Lead or contribute to major projects across NZ and Australia
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure delivery to expectations
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to sustain team culture

Skills

Project management

Key account management

Commercial governance

Tendering & proposals

Team leadership

Stakeholder communications

Leadership & governance

Job description

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AtVerbrec, you will get to directly influence the transition to renewable energy systems and decarbonisation while also supporting critical infrastructure that underpins thriving communities. We are growing our presence across both the energy and three waters sectors, helping clients deliver sustainable outcomes through innovative engineering solutions in areas including wastewater treatment, water management and essential infrastructure projects.

With over 600 dedicated team members operating out of locations across Australia and New Zealand, Verbrec is an ASX listed company (ASX: VBC) providing industry leading asset management, engineering and operations services across the entire asset lifecycle, with a significant focus on growth into new and existing industries.

We take pride in our focus on safety, while driving a strong people-focused culture to make transformations toward a sustainable and smart future.

We are problem solvers

With projects and clients growing, we are looking for a customer and delivery focusedProject Managerwho is proactive in delivering on our client’s expectations.In this role, youwill work closely with all internal and external stake holders and work to maintain the dynamic team culture atVerbrec.You will be exposed to clients across New Zealand working on energy, oil and gas, utilities, manufacturing, petrochemical, renewables, water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, and other critical industry projects.

As aProject Manager, you will develop and manage key projects, programs of works and clients with the aim of aligning projects to our business strategies and contributing to the development of our brand. Our Project Managers work closely together ensuring our approach to commercial success and governance is consistent and industry leading across Australia and New Zealand. For this role you will show strengths in:

• Experience delivering engineering and constructionprojects within energy, industrial infrastructure, water or wastewater treatment environments
• Developing and managing client relationships (Key Account Management)
• Driving commercial and safety success at all stages of projects
• Generating and reviewing tenders and proposals
• Managing teams and communications internally and externally
• Developing the project, governance and commercial acumen of our teams
• Leading or participating in key projects, ensuring learnings are shared

About You

You will be focused on developing a successful career alongside a passionate team with a good work and life balance, which is reflected in our team and outdoor lifestyle that New Plymouth offers. Your experiences will display:

• Consultancy, construction or commercial project experience with strong delivery and commercial results
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Water or Wastewater Treatment, or similar across New Zealand
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, regulatory frameworks, asset management, or a demonstrated passion for supporting critical water infrastructure
• Business development confidence, with a current and relevant network
• Proven Project Management and governance experience
• Drive to meet targets and motivate a team
• Strong technical skills in Engineering
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability of work

We are a passionate team, working in an enviable location, close enough to the beach for a lunch time walk. We embrace a positive work/life balance, ensuring we enjoy the Taranaki region, with fitness groups and regular BBQ’s. You will have the opportunity to travel and work on industrial sites across Taranaki and, work on projects with our Australian teammates.

Ifyou are an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering engineering excellence across the energy transition, industrial infrastructure or water and wastewater sectors, we would like to hear from you.

The new Verbrecbrand represents our evolution and continued growth by leveraging emerging techniques and technologies for the benefit of our clients.Evolution, engineered.

Our Vision- Meeting the future by engineering transformative solutions through full project and asset lifecycles.

Our Promise to You- We believe in passionate and innovative people delivering our success. We take pride in seeing our people continually develop their career opportunities and access wonderful employee benefits. We offer our people engaging and challenging work, the opportunity for personal success and, a fun and friendly culture. We are an inclusive workplace, and we believe in diversity and opportunity for all.

Visit us at https://verbrec.com/join-our-team/ to learn aboutEmployee Benefits, Learning & Development opportunities, our projects and other perkswe offer to our employees at Verbrec.