PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER

Dormer Construction Ltd is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager/Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead on an upcoming large scale wastewater renewal project, as well as a range of civil works and pipeline projects across Canterbury and throughout the South Island.

With over 30years working within the civil construction industry, we can offer you a supportive working environment with career progression within the civil infrastructure industry.

We are seeking a professional with a strong background in the civil construction industry who can confidently manage projects from the planning stage through to successful completion.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop their experience, engineering knowledge, and technical skillset within this role, working on significant projects. In addition, there is strong potential for continued progression in upcoming works, including large-scale earthworks, drainage, and piling projects.

Ideal applicant will be qualified in the following:

• NZ Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• NZ Diploma in Construction Management

Success in this role requires a highly organised, methodical approach, with a strong focus on planning and achieving key project milestones across both current and future works.

Excellent programming, communication, and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to effectively liaise on a daily basis with the onsite team, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure project timeframes and budgets are consistently met.

The role also involves reviewing project designs, drawings, documentation, and site activities to ensure full compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to identify project requirements & address identified project risks
• Multitask, prioritise to meet project deadlines
• Prepare monthly claims & commercial requirements
• Be onsite collecting and collating quality assurance data during site works
• Attend meetings regularly with client, subcontractors & stakeholders

Key Requirements:

• Expert in Microsoft Project & ability to programme works
• Maintain quality records to contract specifications & compliance
• Be able to resolve site issues, complexities and problems in a timely manner
• Understand CCC, ECan & WDC Specifications
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary
• Company vehicle & phone
• Training & progression opportunities
• Job security
• Safe & enjoyable working environment

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing company delivering impactful infrastructure projects throughout the South Island.

Reliability, a positive can-do attitude and being a team player is vital. With a commitment to health and safety and the values the company holds within is essential. Candidates must be able to pass, Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol/ Medical test.

Employment offers will be discussed with applicants, based on experience and qualifications. Please note we will only accept applications from NZ citizens or residents.

If you are interested in this position and require further information, these need to be emailed to nicola@dormer.co.nz, or to apply now for this position head to our website at http://www.dormer.co.nz/Employment-Application.pdf and download the employment application. Return all applications to nicola@dormer.co.nz All enquiries and applications will be confidential.