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Project Manager Technical Specialist

Downer

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Category IT Jobs

Description The opportunity An opportunity has become available for a Project Manager in Wellington NZ for Downers Energy & Utilities business unit reporting to the Southern Area Manager. The Project Manager will manage assigned projects to specification, within budget and within agreed timeframes, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard of quality in an efficient & safe manner. What youll do Provide Technical methodology to estimators, review pricing for Power/Protection/SCADA Projects Manage projects to specification, within budget and within agreed timeframes Provide quality engineering, technical design scoping services, quality control checks of as-built information prior to submission to the client Monitor and report on project expenditure and revenues so as to pro-actively control profitable outcomes on all projects.

Escalate any issues that may impact on deliverables Assist as required on-site teams with Power/Protection Technical knowledge and expertise Ensure appropriate Project Management Methodology (PMM) and quality assurance systems are in place Conduct quality audits of work to ensure compliance with contract documents, design & construction standards, legislation, regulations and network operation standards What we offer Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments What were looking for Power Technician Registration, Comms & SCADA experience preferred Proven Project Management experience Strong knowledge of engineering design standards Excellent stakeholder engagement skills Strong time management and organisational skills Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including MS Project About Energy & Utilities Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. How to apply Click "Apply" to start your application.

We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies,.

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