Senior Project Manager: Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade (Fixed Term)

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

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.