Project Manager | Water Infrastructure

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a busy team delivering water infrastructure and land development projects in Queenstown.

This is a great opportunity for someone who knows how to take a project from concept through to construction, keep the moving parts moving, and make sure the job is delivered safely, on time, on budget and to a high standard.

You’ll be working across three water infrastructure projects, coordinating consultants, contractors and project stakeholders while providing strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

And yes, there’s a company vehicle – handy for getting between projects while enjoying a bit of that Queenstown scenery!

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‍Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 per year, negotiated based on experience

‍Company Vehicle: Provided

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‍What’s In It For You‍

• $100K–$130K salary, based on experience
• Company vehicle provided
• Ongoing work in stunning Queenstown
• Opportunity to lead significant infrastructure projects
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals
• A role where your leadership and expertise genuinely matter

What You Will Be Doing‍

• Lead water infrastructure projects from concept through construction
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, risk and quality
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and project stakeholders
• Monitor contractor health and safety activities, performance and results
• Prepare project reports and track key milestones
• Manage project governance, procurement and commercial outcomes
• Build strong relationships with clients, councils, utilities and asset owners
• Lead large, complex and strategically significant projects
• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary project teams
• Mentor and support team members
• Jump in and tackle any other tasks required to keep projects moving

What We Require‍

• Demonstrated project delivery experience in the water / Three Waters sector
• Strong knowledge of project governance, procurement and commercial management
• Proven construction delivery experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a client-facing environment
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to work confidently with asset owners, utilities, councils, consultants and contractors
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for mentoring others
• Site Safe certification
• Full Class 1 licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment Drug test

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‍ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND.

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Apply online TODAY and join The Max Team!

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Why Choose Max People?
Max People is a trusted recruitment partner with 15+ years’ experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country’s leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics.When you join Max People, you’re backed by a team that lives its values: Passion, Empathy, Optimism, Professionalism, Loyalty, and Empowerment. We’re here to support your journey, champion your growth, and help you build a future you’re excited about.