Job Description

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Rewarding salary
• Z Energy fuel discount and monthly freebies
• Free Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• An inclusive and respectable place to work

• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

• Progression and development programmes to support personal and professional growth

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Kaipara-based team and play a key leadership role in delivering civil maintenance and construction projects across the district.

This role is all about strong leadership, smart planning, and safe delivery. You’ll support the Contract Manager while leading project teams to deliver works on time, within budget, and to a high standard—while championing a Zero Harm culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery across renewals, maintenance, sealing and surfacing works
• Develop project methodologies, programs, budgets, and procurement strategies
• Manage site activities to achieve programme, cost, quality and safety targets
• Oversee subcontractors and suppliers to ensure value for money and quality outcomes
• Monitor project forecasts, costs, margins and month-end financial performance
• Manage contractual obligations, variations, claims and reporting
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams
• Lead, coach and develop Contract Engineers, Cadets and site teams
• Drive a strong Zero Harm, quality and environmental culture across all projects

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You’re a confident leader with a solid background in civil construction or maintenance, and you thrive in a role where accountability, collaboration and results matter.

• Proven project management experience in civil construction or maintenance
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, cost control and margin management
• Experience managing subcontractors, teams, plant and resources
• Demonstrated leadership that empowers, motivates and develops others
• A strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental excellence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field (preferred)
• Knowledge of RAMM (advantageous but not essential)

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 728474

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.