Location: Wellington
Post date: October 29, 2024
Expertise: Engineering
Work type: Full time
At Ergo, flexibility is critical to the way we operate. Our people contribute openly in an environment where bureaucracy is minimized and where an agile approach enables us to work effectively with our clients. We've invested in making remote or flexible working easy. We recognize everyone has a life outside work and that family time goes hand in hand with your career.
Our Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, and Christchurch offices are busy, and our team is growing. We are looking for Project Managers, preferably in the Wellington region, but all regions considered.
Do you have a proven track record as a Project Manager in the New Zealand or Australian utility sector? We are seeking an established Project Manager from the electricity supply, or adjacent, industry to join our team delivering exciting design and construction projects for our key clients.
Reporting to the Section Lead for Project Management, our PM's deliver the following:
Substation build and refurbishment projects.
Transmission and distribution overhead line refurbishment, upgrade, and construction projects.
Internal management of Ergo's diverse range of design projects, from civil through to protection design.
Engineering investigation projects, spanning investment investigation for network operators through to prospective new generators.
Management secondments, where our clients require it, our PM's are embedded into our clients' businesses providing management and/or professional services support.
Our ideal candidate will have:
A bachelor's degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in construction/engineering or a technician/trade background and is working in a project management capacity.
Experience within the electricity infrastructure industry or extensive expertise in another infrastructure sector (e.g., water, transport, gas).
Great communication and relationship building skills. We need our people to have the confidence to be client-facing.
A passion for being part of a growing team and contributing to the growth of our business.
An understanding of the PMI/Prince2 Project Delivery approach is helpful, but not necessary.
Candidate must be legally entitled to work in NZ.
Have a valid NZ Drivers licence.
An Ergo PM is expected to:
Accept responsibility for and manage all phases of project delivery, from initiation through to closeout.
Confidently manage and build relationships with all stakeholders such as the client, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
Assemble and manage design teams.
Draft and manage programmes.
Manage and report on budgets, both internal and external.
Manage the tender process, both sell and buy.
Administer construction contracts. Knowledge of NZS3910 or NZS3916 or similar construction contracts is beneficial, but not necessary.
Produce high-quality project reports and written correspondence.
Travel periodically for project assignments.
We are an inspired team of professionals who enjoy our work and like to have fun!
Ergo is a great place to work where our people and their contributions are valued:
Flexible work practices.
A well-stocked fridge with the makings for your lunch.
Wellbeing benefits e.g., wellbeing initiatives, fresh fruit basket.
Health insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance.
Bonus award for gaining CPEng accreditation.
Recognized by Engineering NZ as a Professional Development Partner (PDP).
Professional memberships paid.
Study assistance.
Employee owned.
Professional and technical development opportunities.
Stimulating and supportive social environment.
If you are eligible to work in NZ, and are already working here, and have what we are looking for, then – Apply now with your CV and cover letter to ******
We are proud to be a recognized employer of choice by Engineering NZ as a Professional Development Partner.
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