Project Manager

Overview Mai tehikuki tetaurapa,whitikinae tera. From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. Meridian and Powershop retail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand. The role is critical to delivering projects and project work packages across our Generation business. A key focus is working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating requirements between the project, engineering and site teams, procurement, commercial, contractors, suppliers, internal strategic, asset custodians, and operators. We’re looking for candidates with a strong background in end-to-end project execution. This includes: Responsibilities Managing high value, complex projects and/or programmes of smaller assets or facilities projects and ensuring that planning, estimating, scheduling, resourcing and management of projects and work packages is undertaken and delivered to the agreed scope, quality, timeline and budget constraints. Building constructive relationships with internal parties, such as Engineering and Maintenance teams, and external vendors and local Iwi, to ensure all project streams work together to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget. Undertaking contract tender and award which are compliant with the team and Meridian commercial requirements. Ensuring contracts are administered in a manner that keeps provisions fully enforceable. Qualifications Formal Project Management qualifications and a comprehensive understanding of project management practices, with proven success in complex multi-disciplined projects involving civil, mechanical and/or electrical engineering construction works. Ideally, a technical and/or engineering background, but not essential. Experience managing large, complex projects (not a senior PM role). Previous experience in effective management of health and safety risks. Experience with project management IT applications including Microsoft Office, in particular MSP, Excel, Word. Proven experience in managing contractors and/or coordinating similar complex design and integration projects. Benefits Flexible work options where possible to support work/life balance. Salary package reviewed annually with performance incentives and discounts from several partnerships. Southern Cross Healthcare – wellbeing and insurance options for eligible employees. Enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days; enhanced parental leave; options to buy up to 12 days additional leave. Life, trauma and income protection insurance. Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions and access to the Meridian employee share scheme. Learning and development opportunities to help you grow. A well-being programme and employee discounts on Meridian power. A one-off $400 payment to support your work-from-home setup (if needed). How to apply / Additional information All in all, we’re an awesome place to work. If this sounds like you and you want to bring your energy and use your power to make a difference, then apply today and tell us why. Advertising closes Tuesday 14th July. We help reduce carbon emissions and support communities by supplying electricity to over 400,000 homes, businesses, and farms through Meridian and Powershop. For questions, please email [email protected]. We’re committed to accessibility and support if needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr