Project Manager

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

10d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

We have a great opportunity for a Project Manager to join the team. The purpose of this role is to deliver transport infrastructure projects as well as supporting NZ Transport Agency’s vision of efficiently delivering an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable transport system, to create great journeys across the motu and to keep New Zealand moving. You'll establish and nurture close collaboration with all partners, including local iwi, contractors and consultants to deliver project leadership. You will be ensuring that the outcomes delivered are best for project, as well as aligning to NZTA desired outcomes. This is a multi-faceted role, managing our suppliers' project teams. Working in the Project Delivery team, you’ll collaborate and engage with teams across NZTA, local authorities, and a variety of stakeholders and development partners. This is where your strong relationship skills will come to the fore. You will lead projects through various stages which could include scope development, planning, procurement, detailed design and physical works as required. This will require working in a project team of internal and/or external professional people.

Requirements

• Experience in construction project management, including schedule, financial and risk management, preferably in the transport sector
• The ability to develop projects by working with internal and external professionals to develop scopes, designs and delivery options
• Experience in managing contracts within the civil engineering industry and a sound understanding of delivery models using NZS391X format contracts
• A collaborative and team focussed approach to project development
• Solid relationship management skills
• The ability to work in project teams of professional people including those from external organisations
• Influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate successfully with team member and leaders within the transport sector or similar
• To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Responsibilities

• Deliver transport infrastructure projects
• Establish and nurture close collaboration with all partners, including local iwi, contractors and consultants to deliver project leadership
• Manage suppliers' project teams
• Collaborate and engage with teams across NZTA, local authorities, and a variety of stakeholders and development partners
• Lead projects through various stages which could include scope development, planning, procurement, detailed design and physical works as required

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Family friendly working arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed