Water Project Finance & Commercial Lead

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and talent development

Professional memberships

Service recognition awards

Mentorship

Wellbeing and connection opportunities

Health insurance

Income continuance insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Developing Professionals Group

Job summary

Stantec's Water team in New Zealand seeks a Project Management Commercial Leader to oversee delivery across the Water business, enabling Project Managers to deliver financially sound projects. You'll strengthen commercial oversight, support proposals and contract reviews, and drive opportunities to improve profitability.

You will work with Business Leads and PM Leads to build trusted client relationships and foster successful commercial outcomes across Design & Build and Major Projects, in a

Responsibilities

• Monitor project performance across scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, WIP and financial metrics, working closely with Project Managers to identify issues and drive timely resolution.
• Drive consistent application of Stantec's Project Management Framework, business processes, controls and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve project execution and commercial performance.
• Review and approve project forecasts, EACs, revenue recognition, project plans, budgets and schedules, ensuring appropriate governance, financial controls and compliance requirements are met.
• Support risk reviews, audits and distressed projects, coordinating corrective actions and providing guidance on complex, high‑risk or first‑of‑a‑kind projects.
• Partner with Business Leaders on pricing strategies, forecasting, budgeting, go/no‑go decisions, commercial risk, change management and overall project and business performance.
• Support key bids and proposals by reviewing scope, deliverables, risk, commercial requirements and pricing, ensuring opportunities are achievable and aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to Project Managers, Project Leaders and Project Controls teams, including resource allocation, capability development, succession planning and performance feedback.
• Lead PM forums, training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives, promoting best practice, continuous improvement and consistent use of project management tools, systems and processes.
• Work closely with Business Leaders, Project Managers and teams across disciplines, as well as Finance, Legal and other corporate functions, to resolve issues and enable effective project delivery.
• Support client relationships, cross‑business‑line collaboration, business development and industry engagement, while maintaining a strong focus on client service and delivering successful project outcomes.

Job description

Stantec's Water team in New Zealand seeks a Project Management Commercial Leader to oversee delivery across the Water business, enabling Project Managers to deliver financially sound projects. You'll strengthen commercial oversight, support proposals and contract reviews, and drive opportunities to improve profitability.

You will work with Business Leads and PM Leads to build trusted client relationships and foster successful commercial outcomes across Design & Build and Major Projects, in a