Project Manager

Description

Summary: This role is about leading high-performing teams, influencing strategy, and ensuring operational excellence across contracting projects, overseeing end-to-end delivery. Highlights: 1. Lead and manage contracting projects from planning through to close-out 2. Drive continuous improvement across planning and project delivery processes 3. Opportunity for long-term career growth and leadership development About The Role: This is more than project delivery. This is about leading high-performing teams, influencing strategy, and ensuring operational excellence across our contracting projects. You'll oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while providing technical and planning leadership to our Project Managers and Planning Team. What You'll Be Responsible For Project Leadership & Delivery -Lead and manage contracting projects from planning through to close-out -Ensure projects meet customer requirements, budget expectations, and quality standards -Oversee scheduling, planning, resource allocation, and cost control -Monitor and manage financial performance, including WIP and reconciliation of open projects -Ensure full and accurate work packs are prepared, including: -Site photos and access requirements -Detailed site specifications (cable size, soil conditions, etc.) -Utility service plans CAR & TMP requirements and associated documentation -Drive smooth field delivery and monitor field productivity -Lead project close-out meetings and ensure complete job file documentation -Maintain proactive and professional client liaison at all stages -Review monthly WIP reporting and provide upskilling where required -Manage workloads and support leave approvals as needed -Contribute to Field Staff PDR processes -Escalate performance concerns appropriately -Promote productivity, utilisation, and open communication across the team -Recommend work prioritisation to the Works Delivery Manager Strategic Oversight -Identify risks and obstacles early in the planning stage -Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions -Drive continuous improvement across planning and project delivery processes Experience: -Extensive experience managing contracting or infrastructure projects -Strong financial acumen budgeting, forecasting, and cost control -Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams -Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills -Deep understanding of project planning, scheduling, and resource optimisation -A proactive mindset with a focus on solutions and continuous improvement -Ability to balance operational detail with strategic oversight What We Offer: Our team is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where collaboration is highly valued. We are proud to have a leadership team that offers guidance and encouragement to help all team members perform their best work. You will enjoy benefits like: - Competitive remuneration, tool of trade vehicle and opportunity to earn overtime allowance - An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services - Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance - Commitment to professional growth and development - A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated - Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework - Social club and participate in family and social events and activities - Discounted gym membership and a range of retail discounts About Us: Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers. We're one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. With over 1,400 staff working across 14 locations, we've built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and delivering commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance Apply Now: Our people are our energy source, and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. This is your opportunity to step into a project management role where you can make a real impact. You'll contribute to a culture that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Apply via #REQ1925 New Zealand work rights are required for the role. Pré-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment