Water Waste Minimisation Project Manager

Sustainable Hb - Centre For Climate And Resilience; Hastings; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible leave

Learning programmes

Memberships

Service awards

Mentorship

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Developing Professionals Group

Office events

Job summary

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking a Project Manager - Water to lead delivery of complex three-waters infrastructure projects. You will manage multiple projects concurrently, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and ensure outcomes align with client objectives and financial targets.

You should have 5 years of experience in engineering/build project management and ideally hold or be pursuing a recognised Project Management qualification.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in engineering/build project management and delivering complex infrastructure/ three waters projects.
• Strong organisational and time management skills and financial acumen.
• Experience working directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver aligned outcomes.
• Ideally progressing towards a recognised Project Management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple water infrastructure projects concurrently with varying values.
• Lead and communicate with clients and internal teams to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Contribute to financial performance of the business and drive project success.

Education

Project Management qualifications

Job description

Project Manager - Water - ( Q )

Description

Project Manager

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, 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**

Stantec's Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.

You will ideally have 5 years' experience in engineering/build project management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex infrastructure / three waters projects, working within high performing teams, and contributing to the financial success of a business.

As you'll be managing multiple projects concurrently (with varying values), strong organisational and time management skills are essential, alongside sound financial acumen and the ability to prioritise competing demands to meet project deadlines. You'll also bring experience working directly with clients to understand their requirements, clarify project briefs, and deliver outcomes that align with their objectives.

Fostering team performance and being an effective and efficient communicator will be essential to your success in this role. You will have ideally achieved Project Management qualifications or working towards the attainment of a recognised qualification.

**What we offer**

• _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
• + Office Social Club and events

**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-Wellington-Wellington

**Other Locations** : New Zealand-Hawkes Bay-Hastings

**Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : No

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Oct 14, 2026, 4:06:03 PM

**Req ID**: Q

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