Construction Project Manager - Continuous Learning Opportunities

Construction Project Manager, Christchurch Based

Are you an experienced construction project manager with a passion for renewable energy and sustainability? Are you motivated to achieve success and continuously seek improvement?
 

Pioneer Energy and their subsidiary Ecogas, are looking for a Construction Project Manager with experience in managing multiple disciplinary developments projects to join our team. In this role, you will be involved in managing the construction of new energy asset projects with a focus on our Ecogas business. You will also work in the development, and delivery of business cases for investment in new and existing assets.

The role will be based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, however, the right candidate could be based in other locations for the first 6 months of employment. 

The Job

Our company has a strong team of engineers, project managers and professionals. Presently, we need an experienced construction project manager to lead development of new energy infrastructure assets. Specifically, this role’s first project would be to manage the construction of an Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Christchurch. Following this, projects in our pipeline include further development in Ecogas as well as electricity generation projects, from windfarms to hydro power schemes.

Our track record speaks for itself, we are an agile, proactive business that have been aggressively growing our portfolio through times where other companies have stood still. The Ecogas business is leading the way for organics processing in NZ with our recently commissioned plant in Reporoa being the first of its kind. 

About you

We are interested in hearing from you if you have experience in the above-mentioned fields. Having the right attitude to fit within our team is our most important criteria. Our ideal applicant will have experience in construction of energy infrastructure and will have a high level of attention to detail in project management.

To successfully secure this opportunity you must:

• Have a Tertiary Qualification with a Project Manager Qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in technical and project management disciplines
• Be able to work autonomously and have excellent customer / supplier management skills.
• Be health and safety conscious
• Be a good communicator and team player

About us

Pioneer Energy operates and maintains over $400m of renewable energy assets – comprising of hydro schemes, wind farms, thermal energy schemes and our wood fuel business. We have people, plant, and assets from Auckland to Bluff, with our head office in Alexandra, Central Otago. We are owned by The Central Lakes Trust who have a long successful history in the energy industry and have distributed more than $100m in grants into a wide range of community projects and services throughout the Central Lakes area.
 

Ecogas is operating New Zealand’s first large scale > 75,000 tons, anaerobic digestion plant utilising source separated feedstock to generate biogas, renewable energy, carbon dioxide for industry, as well as a nutrient rich bio-fertiliser for local farmers.

Ecogas is a joint venture partnership between Pioneer Energy and Ecostock bringing together a unique set of skills in handling organic waste streams and management of standalone energy generation sites.

Why work for us? 

We offer benchmarked, competitive pay rates, along with opportunities for learning and development. Our comprehensive employee wellness and benefits program includes (but is not limited to) flu vaccinations, wellness grants, Employee Assistance Programs, flexible working options, health, life, and trauma insurance, and volunteering opportunities.

How to Apply?

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, usually worked Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm, however, there is flexibility for the right person. There is travel required in this role.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, we want to hear from you! To be considered for the role you must:

• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand

To view the job description and/or apply for this position please click here https://pioneergen.bamboohr.com/careers or copy and paste the link into your browser.

All candidates interested in this role must apply directly online through the portal provided, otherwise your application is unable to be considered.
 

Applications close 5pm Friday, 14 June 2024. Applications may be reviewed and contacted prior to the closing date.
 

If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected] 

You can find out more about our company, people and projects by visiting www.pioneerenergy.co.nz and www.ecogas.co.nz.

We can provide support with relocation for suitable applicants.