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Project Manager - Construction Delivery
full-time•Auckland
About this role
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
This is your opportunity to join Watercare’s high‑performing Programme Delivery team! You’ll be part of a group that delivers major design and construction projects—work that is technically challenging, meaningful for Tāmaki Makaurau, and never the same two days in a row. Our projects typically range in value from $30M to $100M, giving you the chance to help shape significant infrastructure outcomes for our communities.
You’ll join a team known for strong collaboration, deep technical expertise, and a willingness to share knowledge. In this role, you will ensure programme strategies are effectively implemented and that projects move smoothly through each phase—from initiation through to execution and closure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the design and construction phases of assigned projects.
- Supporting feasibility studies, concept design, and final design for future projects.
- Ensuring all project deliverables align with Watercare’s Project Management Framework.
- Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, including contractors and consultants.
- Maintaining a strong and proactive focus on health, safety, and wellbeing.
Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a strong technical foundation and significant experience delivering large, complex infrastructure projects. You’ll be confident managing multiple priorities, engaging diverse stakeholders, and navigating challenging project environments. Adaptability, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset will set you up for success.
Your experience and skills will include:
- A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification
- 7–10+ years of project management experience with a strong engineering background
- A proven track record delivering complex, high‑value construction projects $30M+—this must be clearly demonstrated in your CV.
- Strong analytical capability and excellent attention to detail
- Experience in construction and/or design.
- (Ideal but not essential) Experience in the water or wastewater sector.
- Contract management experience, including a solid working knowledge of NZS 3910, contract notices, variation management, and valuation.
- Strong financial acumen, with the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you
We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.
What you'll do
- You will manage the design and construction phases of assigned projects, ensuring that all project deliverables align with Watercare’s Project Management Framework. This includes supporting feasibility studies and maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and wellbeing.
About Watercare Services Limited
At Watercare we’re proud to provide a lifeline service to the people of Auckland, while protecting the environment for future generations.
Every day we provide the highest quality drinking water to 1.7 million Aucklanders, and take it away again once it’s been used in the sink or flushed down the loo. Without using chemicals, we treat wastewater to a very high standard and safely return it to the environment.
We also plan for new and upgraded infrastructure far into the future to ensure we can meet the needs of our fast-growing city.
We operate assets worth more than $9 billion – but it’s our people who are our most valuable assets.
Our staff are passionate, motivated and trustworthy people who are the leaders in their fields. They’re not afraid of a challenge and are constantly looking for new ways of improving our processes and the service we offer our customers.
If this sounds like you, please visit our careers centre to see our job vacancies and be notified of future opportunities: https://careers.watercare.co.nz
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What does a Project Manager - Construction Delivery do at Watercare Services Limited?
As a Project Manager - Construction Delivery at Watercare Services Limited, you will: you will manage the design and construction phases of assigned projects, ensuring that all project deliverables align with Watercare’s Project Management Framework. This includes supporting feasibility studies and maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and wellbeing..
Is the Project Manager - Construction Delivery position at Watercare Services Limited remote?
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