Senior Power Project Manager - Water

Stantec; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Global network access

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Power Project Manager in New Zealand to lead delivery of power projects across the country. You will oversee planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while mentoring teams.

The role emphasizes leadership across multidisciplinary teams, client relationship development, and growth of the Power Delivery portfolio, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• This role requires 15 years of relevant PM experience in power/utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Power Delivery projects across New Zealand, from planning to handover.

Skills

Senior PM

Power delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Client relationship management

Strategic leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related

CPEng or working towards chartership

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Senior Power Project Manager - Water - ( 260000MK )

Description

Senior Power Project Manager

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

About the role:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of Power Delivery projects across New Zealand, managing complex projects from planning and execution through to completion. You’ll work closely with clients, project teams, technical specialists, contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to a high standard.

This is a key role, working across the business and building strong relationships with clients and internal teams at all levels. You’ll provide leadership across project delivery, support the development of project management capability, and contribute to the continued growth of our Power Delivery portfolio.

Key responsibilities include

• Working in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies
• Maintaining and enhancing our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Establishing project objectives, procedures and performance standards in compliance with Stantec and client processes and leading multi-disciplinary teams on proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services for Power Delivery projects
• Identifying appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives as well as managing contract terms, tracking, and managing costs and schedule, and implementing measures necessary to stay on schedule and within budget
• Leading by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management
• Providing mentoring and training for future leaders, including development of succession plans for key positions.
• Participate in helping to build, grow and develop teams of high performers to deliver successful client programs and projects.
• Developing client relationships to facilitate project activities
• Promoting collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies

What you’ll bring to the role

• 15 years relevant project management experience within the power and utilities sector, with a strong track record of delivering complex projects from pursuit through to closeout.
• Proven experience managing utility, power systems, substation and/or transmission projects.
• Strong project management capability, including planning, execution, financial management, risk, quality, resourcing and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams, contractors and subconsultants.
• A strong track record of building and maintaining client relationships and delivering a high standard of client service.
• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to lead, develop and mentor project managers and project delivery professionals.
• Strategic leadership capability, including setting direction, developing and implementing strategy, leading change and contributing to broader business objectives.
• Sound commercial judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex issues, manage risk and develop practical, defensible solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, technical specialists, contractors, senior leaders and other stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards chartership is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

What we offer

At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:

• Professional development and support
• Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
• Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
• Professional memberships
• Service recognition awards
• Mentorship
• Wellbeing and connection opportunities
• Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience

About us

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Qualifications

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Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

Other Locations : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans