Project Manager, Queenstown
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Downer New Zealand

Project Manager

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Queenstown

Job Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity


We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Energy & Utilities Water team based in Queenstown.


You'll lead the delivery of water infrastructure projects across renewals, water and wastewater treatment plants, and associated civil works. From Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through to project delivery, you'll help shape solutions, build trusted customer relationships, and deliver infrastructure that supports local communities and future growth.


Ngā pūkenga matua | About You


You'll bring:


  • A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
  • Project Management experience within water infrastructure, civil construction, or a related utilities environment
  • Experience delivering water renewals, civil infrastructure, or water and wastewater treatment projects
  • Strong commercial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, claims management, and reporting
  • Experience with project scoping, estimating, and delivery planning
  • ECI experience, including constructability input and value engineering, will be highly regarded
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • A commitment to Zero Harm and safety leadership
  • Flexibility to undertake occasional regional travel as required.


Te mahi | What You'll Do


  • Lead the successful delivery of water infrastructure projects across the Queenstown region
  • Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Identify and support future water infrastructure opportunities
  • Provide ECI leadership, including delivery planning, risk identification, estimating, and constructability advice
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, programmes, claims, and reporting
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
  • Champion continuous improvement and Downer's Zero Harm culture.


Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of Working with Downer


  • Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
  • Structured career pathways across our Energy & Utilities business
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance Program support
  • Retail discounts with major brands including Samsung, Dell, Specsavers, The Good Guys and ANZ
  • The opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities across Aotearoa.


Te wāhi mahi | Why Queenstown?


Imagine finishing work surrounded by mountains, lakes, and some of New Zealand's most spectacular landscapes.


Queenstown offers a lifestyle that's hard to beat, with world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, water sports, and outdoor adventures right on your doorstep. Combined with a vibrant food and wine scene and a strong sense of community, it's the perfect place to grow your career while making the most of life outside of work.


Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation


Our Energy & Utilities business connects communities to the essential infrastructure they rely on every day.


Across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, we design, build, operate, and maintain critical networks across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors. We're proud to deliver the expertise, innovation, and capability that keep communities connected.


Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply


Click Apply to start your application.


We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a medical, drug and alcohol test, and Ministry of Justice check.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Forecasting
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Claims Management
  • Budgeting

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Flexibility
  • Leadership
  • Safety Leadership

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🔋 Unlimited Annual Leave
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 💪 Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • Sick Leave
  • Wellbeing Support
  • Bereavement Leave
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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