Senior Project Manager - Construction Delivery

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare
 

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

Reporting to the Manager – Project Construction, this is a key leadership role responsible for delivering major infrastructure projects within Watercare’s Capital Delivery portfolio.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Lead the successful delivery of capital projects from construction through to completion
• Provide strong project management leadership and technical expertise across complex programmes
• Partner closely with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Oversee design, execution and closure phases in line with Watercare’s Project Management Framework
• Contribute to feasibility and design phases, ensuring buildability, safety, and value are embedded early
• Champion health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring safe delivery across all sites
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, building capability within the Capital Delivery team
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to business-wide performance initiatives

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead projects that are critical to Auckland’s infrastructure and future growth.

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

You’re a seasoned project leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects and leading high-performing teams.

You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Engineering or equivalent)
• 10+ years’ experience managing infrastructure or large-scale capital projects
• Proven experience delivering projects across design and construction phases, including contractor and stakeholder management
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop others
• Solid understanding of project management frameworks, financials, procurement, and reporting
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, and public sector stakeholders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong planning and analytical capability

Experience in water or wastewater infrastructure is advantageous but not essential.

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
•    Training and development opportunities
•    Life and income protection insurance plans
•    Generous parental leave
•    Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.