Project Manager

The role We are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic transmission team in either Hamilton or Rotorua. You will manage the entire project lifecycle for electricity transmission line build and upgrade projects, ensuring their successful delivery from start to finish. Reporting to the Delivery Manager - Projects, you will play a key role in achieving outstanding results for both our customers and Northpower.Being the Project Manager, you will also be responsible for:

• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Taking your projects from scoping/pricing to completion
• Complete and close out projects promptly, including financial reconciliation, job files, customer documentation, and contract performance feedback
• Effectively manage customer interactions and arrangements
• Accurately scope and deliver materials and contract resources
• Manage the financial performance of active projects, including invoicing and work in progress
• Prepare and review pricing and task plans for accuracy before submission
• Occasionally support and lead design and estimating activities.Whats in it for you? As a Project Manager, you'll work in diverse and challenging environments, providing opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.You will enjoy benefits like:
• Competitive remuneration, private use vehicle and a range of retail discounts
• 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 family centred events
• Discounted gym membership.What were looking for? This role requires someone with a construction background you could be a Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor/Engineer looking for a more exciting role or tied of the cyclical nature of the residential or commercial construction industry. Additionally, possessing the following would be beneficial:
• Industry knowledge and experience in Transmission or Construction industry
• Strong understanding of project and job management fundamentals
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Full clean Class 1 drivers licence is preferred
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a multicultural environment
• Strong financial acumen and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to motivate and influence othersThis role will demand a high level of integrity and focus on safety and quality while achieving on-time completion of projects and hitting financial targets.About us Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.Get in touch! Apply now by visiting our careers website and searching for #REQ1295.Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early! Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered. Pre-employment checks may include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment. Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).