Project Manager- Power Systems

Terra CAT; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Terra Cat Power Systems in New Zealand is seeking a Project Manager to lead technically complex power infrastructure projects, including data-centre initiatives. You will drive delivery from planning through to handover, owning schedule, budget and customer experience.

You'll coordinate equipment, suppliers and contractors, maintain documentation and reports, and build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to maximise margins while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Five+ years’ experience delivering projects for customers.
• Generator, electrical or power-generation industry background.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Developing project plans, key milestones and delivery methods with customers.
• Coordinating equipment, suppliers, contractors and internal resources.
• Managing procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Monitoring schedules, budgets, quality, variations and project risks.
• Preparing forecasts and progress and financial reporting.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and systems.
• Managing project profitability and identifying opportunities to improve margins.
• Building trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Power systems

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

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Power critical infrastructure. Deliver projects that matter.

Join Terra Cat’s Power Systems team and manage technically complex projects supporting critical infrastructure, including the growing data-centre sector.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of power generation, engineering and major infrastructure. You’ll oversee projects from planning and procurement through to installation, commissioning and final handover, taking genuine ownership of delivery, commercial performance and the customer experience.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is a rare opportunity to work on projects at the forefront of New Zealand's growing digital infrastructure sector.

You'll lead major power solutions from concept to completion, working with customers, contractors, technical specialists and Caterpillar while building expertise in a market experiencing significant investment and growth.

You'll have the autonomy to drive project outcomes while balancing customer expectations, commercial performance and technical delivery.

About the role

As Project Manager, you’ll coordinate the successful delivery of Terra Cat Power Systems projects, ensuring each project is completed safely, on time, within budget and to specification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing project plans, key milestones and delivery methods with customers.
• Coordinating equipment, suppliers, contractors and internal resources.
• Managing procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Monitoring schedules, budgets, quality, variations and project risks.
• Preparing forecasts and progress and financial reporting.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and systems.
• Managing project profitability and identifying opportunities to improve margins.
• Building trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders.

About you

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• At least five years’ experience delivering projects for customers.
• Generator, electrical or power-generation industry experience.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness.
• Excellent planning, documentation and stakeholder-management skills.

Ready to power your next career move?

If you’re looking for greater exposure to technically challenging projects, emerging infrastructure and the rapidly evolving data-centre sector, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with Terra Cat Power Systems.