Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Join Downer as a Project Manager working on a tier one Powerco contract in Coromandel, New Zealand. You will oversee a varied array of projects differing in complexity and financial scope. Managing several projects concurrently ensures a dynamic work environment where each day brings new challenges. Central to the role is managing financial performance, resolving emerging issues, documenting contract variations, and keeping customers updated on progress. The primary objective is to consistently deliver projects on schedule and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects ensuring completion to specifications, within budget, and on time.
• Coordinate resources effectively in line with project plans.
• Ensure invoicing is timely and accurate.
• Complete customer documentation promptly and correctly.
• Deliver quality engineering design, estimations, quotations, and as-built information to clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Monitor project expenses and revenues to ensure profitability and escalate risks affecting deliverables.
• Conduct project completion reviews.
• Perform quality audits verifying compliance with contractual agreements, design and construction standards, regulations, and operational standards.

What We Offer

• Permanent role in an expanding and evolving industry.
• Access to a suite of health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible working options with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the community while developing your specialty.
• Career development with industry-leading teams.
• A culture centered on safety and high-performance.
• Ongoing management support and mentoring.
• Experience a career within an ASX-listed company.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Demonstrable experience in project management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially MS Project.
• Practical understanding of engineering design standards.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Company Overview

Downer’s Energy & Utilities division is a trans-Tasman integrated team delivering essential network and infrastructure services including water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors. The group combines in-house expertise, specialist engineering, OEM partnerships, and skilled tradespeople to provide comprehensive services.

Inclusion and Application Process

Downer values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Please submit your application directly via the advertisement and note that Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes or fees from third parties.