Civil Engineering Project Manager

The Organisation:

Civtec was established in 2014 and provides civil, and utilities infrastructure works across telecommunications, three waters, and energy.  Since inception, we have continued to diversify and now have capabilities covering a range of services and technologies servicing the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.  We have a dedicated team across New Zealand of operational field force, customer service and business support teams, using the latest technology and high-quality machinery to provide a leading service second to none.

The Role:

Overall operational management of North Island function. Supporting the achievement of the business units operational and strategic goals. Reporting to the North Island Operations Manager, this role forms part of the Operational Management Team. You will be a savvy, driven, and competent Project Manager leading the operational delivery for our North Island Build business. Providing sound advice and guidance to the team to ensure that performance goals are being met and unlocking opportunities for efficiency and improvement.

As the Civil Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

Project Planning

• Lead the team to deliver efficient, contract-compliant projects aligned with Civtec processes.


• Communicate, lead, and implement the operational plan across all projects.


• Manage the project pipeline to maintain a sustainable workload matched to available resources.

Financial Mangement

• Optimise use of personnel and capital to deliver high-quality, profitable outcomes.


• Strong financial management to ensure projects are managed within budget.

Risk and Quality

• Implement health, safety and quality control procedures to ensure work meets required standards.


• Conduct site inspections and audits as required.

Leadership

• Lead with integrity, using Civtec values to guide decisions and team culture.


• Set clear expectations, drive accountability, and support team performance.


• Role model best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.


• Deliver on commitments adhering to Civtec policies and procedures as well as statutory obligations.

To be successful in this role, we are seeking candidates with:

·         A qualification in Civil Engineering

·         At least 7 years’ experience in an operational leadership role within the civil construction industry

·         Proven experience in a leadership role within the industry.

·         Relevant business management experience and/or Business qualification

·         Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, and drive for results.

·         A high level of management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·         P &L Management and knowledge of best practice financial controls.

·         Confident communicator and team player.

·         Strong ethics and values.

We offer a great range of employee benefits including:

·         The opportunity to join an established dynamic and growing organisation who truly values its team.

·         Independent and confidential employee assistance programme.

·         Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing of our team members.

·         An additional, one-off, week of leave after 5 years of continuous employment with Civtec.

·         Discount and purchase benefit packages with our suppliers.

In this key role you have an opportunity to add value to a fast-moving business with huge potential.

Working for Civtec you are part of a great team of dedicated and driven employees, that enjoy a laugh.

Please note, a drug test and MOJ check is required as part of the recruitment process for this role.