Project Manager

Seipp Construction Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Seipp Construction Ltd. in New Zealand seeks an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to own Stage 1 of the East Clive Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade in Hawke's Bay.

This fixed-term assignment runs through to May 2027 and involves delivering a new permanent outfall pump station inside a live wastewater plant, including a six-metre diameter, nine-metre deep structure and related pipework.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering significant civil infrastructure projects in New Zealand.
• Strong programme, commercial and financial management capability.
• Experience managing subcontractors, variations, project reporting and client relationships.
• Knowledge of New Zealand construction contracts, ideally NZS 3910 or NZS 3916.
• Experience with three waters, pump stations, deep structures, pipelines, complex concrete construction or mechanical interfaces.
• Ability to lead site teams and maintain strong working relationships while ensuring safety and quality.
• Direct wastewater experience is valuable but not essential if delivery has been successful elsewhere.
• Open communication, support for team, proactive issue resolution, and personal accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and set clear delivery priorities.
• Manage the construction programme, cost, quality and commercial performance.
• Plan and coordinate work within a live operational environment.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and construction interfaces.
• Build productive relationships with the client, consultants and stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, variations and emerging issues.
• Lead safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Maintain clear communication and address issues early.
• Create a project environment where people collaborate and deliver commitments.

Skills

Project leadership

Programme management

Commercial management

Subcontractor management

NZ construction contracts

Wastewater experience

Safety leadership

Communication

Job description

Hawke's Bay | Fixed term to May 2027 | $170,000 to $200,000 + vehicle

Lead the delivery of critical wastewater infrastructure

Seipp Construction is looking for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to take ownership of Stage 1 of the East Clive Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade.

This is a defined project assignment through to May 2027, leading the construction of a new permanent outfall pump station within a live wastewater treatment plant.

The pump station will be approximately six metres in diameter and nine metres deep, with associated pipework and infrastructure. It is a technically challenging build and an important part of a wider $23 million upgrade that will help Hastings District Council maintain safe and reliable wastewater services and strengthen the resilience of the network into the future.

You will lead the team, control the programme and take ownership of the commercial and delivery outcomes through to completion.

The role

This is a hands-on project leadership role with clear accountability for Stage 1.

You will:

Lead the project team and set clear delivery priorities

Manage the construction programme, cost, quality and commercial performance

Plan and coordinate work within a live operational environment

Manage subcontractors, suppliers and construction interfaces

Build productive relationships with the client, consultants and key stakeholders

Manage project risks, variations and emerging issues

Lead strong safety, environmental and quality performance

Keep communication clear and ensure issues are addressed early

Create a project environment where people work well together and follow through on what they commit to

You will be supported by an experienced delivery team and Seipp's wider operational, commercial, engineering and HSEQ capability. You will have ownership of the project, but you will not be expected to deliver it alone.

About you

You may already be working project to project, coming to the end of your current assignment, or ready to take on a defined piece of work where you can make an immediate impact.

You may be an established Project Manager ready to lead a complex infrastructure build, or a Senior Project Manager who can bring the depth of experience needed to take control quickly and guide the wider project team.

You are likely to bring:

Proven experience delivering significant civil infrastructure projects in New Zealand

Strong programme, commercial and financial management capability

Experience managing subcontractors, variations, project reporting and client relationships

Knowledge of New Zealand construction contracts, ideally NZS 3910 or NZS 3916

Experience with three waters, pump stations, deep structures, pipelines, complex concrete construction or mechanical interfaces

The ability to lead site teams and hold people accountable while maintaining strong working relationships

Calm, practical judgement and a solutions-focused approach

A visible and uncompromising commitment to safety, quality and environmental performance

Direct wastewater experience would be valuable, but it is not essential if you have successfully led comparable complex civil infrastructure work.

Just as importantly, you will communicate openly, support the people around you, deal with issues early and take personal responsibility for delivering what you commit to.

What’s on offer

We are open to appointing at either Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level. The position and remuneration offered will reflect the experience, technical capability and level of project leadership you bring.

The package includes:

Salary of $170,000 to $200,000 per annum

Company vehicle

A defined project assignment through to May 2027

Support from an experienced project team and Seipp's wider specialist functions

Private health insurance after the qualifying period

The opportunity to deliver a significant and technically interesting piece of infrastructure

The role is based at East Clive in Hawke's Bay. For candidates based elsewhere, we are open to agreeing a working-away arrangement, including accommodation, travel and a working-away allowance in addition to the salary package.

Although this position is initially fixed term through to May 2027, there may be opportunities to move onto future Seipp projects in Auckland, Wellington or the South Island, depending on our project pipeline and mutual fit.

About Seipp

Seipp Construction is a New Zealand-owned infrastructure construction company delivering challenging civil and mechanical projects across the country.

We are proud of the work we deliver, but how we deliver it matters just as much. We value people who work safely, support their team, communicate directly and take pride in achieving a high standard.

Our purpose is to make a difference through infrastructure delivery, contributing to better lives and healthier communities. This project is a practical example of that purpose in action.

If you are ready for a defined project assignment where you can lead the team, own the outcomes and see the result of your work, we would like to hear from you.