Project Manager - Network Services

Downer; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Perks@Downer

Job summary

Downer in Auckland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electricity projects on Vector networks from planning through to completion. You will coordinate resources, manage budgets, and build trusted relationships with Vector and delivery partners.

The role requires a commercially focused PM with strong safety standards, design knowledge and experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Based in Wiri, it offers a stable environment within a leading infrastructure provider.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience, ideally within electricity, utilities or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction and network operating standards.
• Strong commercial acumen, including project budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and delivery partners.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead electricity projects from planning and design through to construction and completion.
• Coordinating people, contractors and resources to meet project plans and customer commitments.
• Managing project budgets, expenditure, revenue, forecasting and timely invoicing.
• Building strong relationships with Vector, delivery teams, consultants and local authorities.
• Monitoring project performance, resolving delivery risks and providing accurate reporting.
• Championing Zero Harm and ensuring work meets contract, quality, regulatory and network standards.

Skills

Project management

Electrical projects

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Lead electricity infrastructure projects across Auckland's major networks. Build your career with one of New Zealand's leading infrastructure providers.

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Wiri-based Auckland electricity team, supporting the delivery of projects across the Vector network.

You'll manage assigned projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, to specification, on time and within budget. You'll coordinate resources, manage commercial performance and build trusted relationships with Vector and key delivery partners.

• Leading electricity projects from planning and design through to construction and completion
• Coordinating people, contractors and resources to meet project plans and customer commitments
• Managing project budgets, expenditure, revenue, forecasting and timely invoicing
• Building strong relationships with Vector, delivery teams, consultants and local authorities
• Monitoring project performance, resolving delivery risks and providing accurate reporting
• Championing Zero Harm and ensuring work meets contract, quality, regulatory and network standards.

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills

We're looking for a commercially focused Project Manager who delivers results, builds trusted relationships and maintains high standards of safety and quality.

You will bring:

• Proven project management experience, ideally within electricity, utilities or infrastructure
• Practical knowledge of engineering design, construction and network operating standards
• Strong commercial acumen, including project budgeting, forecasting and cost control
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and delivery partners
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including experience with MS Project
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organisation and time-management skills

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer

At Downer, our purpose is to enable communities to thrive. As one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading infrastructure providers, we offer rewarding careers, development opportunities and a culture where people feel valued and supported.

Our benefits focus on four key areas:

Career - We invest in your growth through ongoing development opportunities, leadership pathways and access to industry-leading expertise.

Wellbeing - The health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our top priority. You'll have access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and support services for you and your whānau.

Community - We're proud of our inclusive culture and employee-led networks that foster connection, belonging and support across the business.

Individuality - We recognise and celebrate what makes you unique and offer a range of employee discounts and benefits through Perks@Downer.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing essential services that connect communities to critical infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's important water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation assets and networks.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Downer is an inclusive employer committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.

Help us create resilient communities and deliver infrastructure that matters.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a medical, drug and alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.