Watercare
Infrastructure
SeniorProjectManager
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“Senior Project Manager at Watercare. Skills: Project management, Infrastructure project delivery, Team leadership. Lead the successful delivery of capital projects from construction through to completion. Provide project management leadership and technical expertise across complex programmes”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful delivery of capital projects; High-quality outcomes
Industry & Context.
Solutions-focused mindset; Planning capability; Analytical capability
Champion health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring safe delivery across all sites
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 + years’ experience managing infrastructure or large-scale capital projects, Proven experience delivering projects across design and construction phases, including contractor and stakeholder management, 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 planning and analytical capability
Nice to Have
Experience in water or wastewater infrastructure
What You'll Do.
Lead the successful delivery of capital projects from construction through to completion
Provide project management leadership and technical expertise across complex programmes
execution and closure phases in line with Watercare’s Project Management Framework
Contribute to feasibility and design phases
ensuring buildability
and value are embedded early
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes; Lead and mentor Project Managers, building capability within the Capital Delivery team
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Process & Methodology
Project Management Framework, Financials, Procurement, Reporting, Design phase management, Construction phase management, Execution phase management, Closure phase management
Full Job Description
**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 c
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