Job Description

About Wellington Transport AllianceThe Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) is a collaborative partnership between NZ Transport Agency, Fulton Hogan, and WSP. Together, the alliance is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations programme for the state highways and roading networks across the Greater Wellington Region. The WTA is committed to delivering high service standards to both the region’s road users and the Greater Wellington region network. The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager. This role is responsible for providing onsite engineering and supervisory support for the safe and efficient delivery of asset renewals and non-TOC projects by NOP subcontractors and/or external subcontractors. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise onsite asset renewals and non-TOC projects to ensure safe, timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks, guarantee proper use of PPE and safety equipment, and manage project costs whilst supporting wider team financial performance.
• Lead daily and monthly meetings with crews and ensure all required documentation is completed (timesheets, job sheets, inspections, plant sheets, quality and hazard checks).
• Report, record, and respond to emergencies, incidents, spills, and near misses, including stopping work and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, final inspections are completed and recorded, and any required rework is carried out.
• Contribute engineering knowledge and site observations to Forward Works Program discussions.
  

About youIn this role, you’ll demonstrate strong initiative and a proactive mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment while contributing to running a highly performing roading network.To be successful in this role you will ideally have the following:
Experience and skills

• 3 years’ work experience in civil project management
• Ability to lead, supervise and manage operational teams
• Able to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels, within and external to the Alliance
• A can do it safely, customer focused attitude
• Sound operational data entry, information management and IT skills, including specialised project management software
• Strong written and verbal reporting skills
  

Qualifications and Education:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (preferred)
• Full current class 1 driver’s licence
  

The BenefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a range of other great benefits such as:

• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones
• BP fuel discounts
• Job security, professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to family scholarship programmes to support their tertiary study
• Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family
  

Sound like you?If this is the role you have been waiting for, to challenge the status quo and work within a high-performing team, then apply today.An appointment to this role will be made when the right candidate is found, so do not delay!

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.