Senior Project Manager - Water Infrastructure Delivery

Assemble; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vehicle

Benefits

Job summary

Assemble is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Auckland to lead end-to-end delivery of water infrastructure projects including wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, sewer networks, and stormwater systems.

You will drive performance across multidisciplinary teams with a hands-on leadership style and strong commercial awareness, delivering projects safely, on time, and to scope within a growing contractor environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience delivering civil/water projects in New Zealand.
• Strong leadership and team management.
• Experience across 3 waters / water infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of civil infrastructure projects from tender through to completion.
• Contribute to pricing, tendering, and work-winning activities.
• Develop and drive project programmes, methodologies, and delivery strategies.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, resolving technical and commercial challenges.
• Maintain high standards across health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Assemble is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Auckland to lead end-to-end delivery of water infrastructure projects including wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, sewer networks, and stormwater systems.

You will drive performance across multidisciplinary teams with a hands-on leadership style and strong commercial awareness, delivering projects safely, on time, and to scope within a growing contractor environment.