Water & Wastewater Project Lead – Full Cycle Delivery

Apex Water Ltd; Central Otago; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic team environment

Career development and growth

Learning and development opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Apex Water Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead water and wastewater treatment plant projects from concept to completion across NZ sites. You will manage budgets, schedules and ensure quality, safety and client satisfaction, working with civil, mechanical, M&E and automation disciplines as part of a collaborative, close-knit team.

You will travel to client sites and coordinate with sub-contractors, suppliers and internal design teams to deliver projects on time and within

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field or 5+ years' experience in horizontal infrastructure construction site management.
• 5+ years' experience in water and wastewater process/design engineering.
• Well-versed in civil and mechanical construction; familiar with site activities.
• Understanding of project delivery from A to Z.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to travel and work on sites away from the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and costs to achieve estimated margins.
• Prepare and maintain an accurate forecast/cost to completion.
• Understand and apply contract forms (FIDIC, 3910, 3916).
• Ensure all communications and variations with clients are documented.
• Review project designs to ensure robustness across civils, process, M&E and automation.
• Collaborate with design team to convert PIDs into site drawings.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Travel ability

Site experience

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Apex Water Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead water and wastewater treatment plant projects from concept to completion across NZ sites. You will manage budgets, schedules and ensure quality, safety and client satisfaction, working with civil, mechanical, M&E and automation disciplines as part of a collaborative, close-knit team.

You will travel to client sites and coordinate with sub-contractors, suppliers and internal design teams to deliver projects on time and within