Project Manager

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Hamilton electricity team, supporting the delivery of projects across the Waikato.

You’ll manage assigned projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, to specification, on time and within budget. You’ll coordinate resources, manage commercial performance and build trusted relationships with key delivery partners.

You’ll enjoy

• Leading electricity projects from planning and design through to construction and completion
• Coordinating people, contractors and resources to meet project plans and customer commitments
• Managing project budgets, expenditure, revenue, forecasting and timely invoicing
• Building strong relationships with delivery teams, consultants and local authorities
• Monitoring project performance, resolving delivery risks and providing accurate reporting
• Championing Zero Harm and ensuring work meets contract, quality, regulatory and network standards.
• Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills
• We’re looking for a commercially focused Project Manager who delivers results, builds trusted relationships and maintains high standards of safety and quality.

You will bring

Proven project management experience, ideally within electricity, utilities or infrastructure

Practical knowledge of engineering design, construction and network operating standards

Strong commercial acumen, including project budgeting, forecasting and cost control

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and delivery partners

Strong Microsoft Office skills, including experience with MS Project

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organisation and time-management skills

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

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

Why Hamilton?

Hamilton (Kirikiriroa) is a vibrant and fast-growing city in the heart of the Waikato, offering a great balance of career opportunities, affordability, and lifestyle. With its easy commute, strong sense of community, beautiful river walks, award-winning Hamilton Gardens, and close proximity to Auckland, the Coromandel, and Rotorua, it's a fantastic place to build your career while enjoying a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing essential services that connect communities to critical infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s important water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation assets and networks.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Downer is an inclusive employer committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead electricity projects, strengthen customer relationships and contribute to the performance of Auckland’s essential network infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application with your CV and Cover letter today!

Help us create resilient communities and deliver infrastructure that matters.

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.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles or CVs submitted directly by recruitment agencies. Downer will not be responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited resumes.