Project Manager Minor Works

Applications close 07/09/2026 Reference REQ2084 Employment type Permanent Location 50 Mihaere Drive, Palmerston North 4414 NZL About the Role We are looking for an organised and motivated ProjectManager – Minor Works to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible formanaging a portfolio of minor works projects from initial design and pricingthrough to delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, withinbudget, and to a high standard. Working closely with customers, field crews,subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in deliveringelectricity network projects while maintaining strong customer relationshipsand commercial performance. Key Responsibilities: As the Project Manager – Minor Works, you will beresponsible for the end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio of electricitydistribution projects, from initial design and estimating through toconstruction, financial close-out, and project completion. You will prepare andreview project designs, estimates, scopes, schedules, and comprehensive workpacks, ensuring all required site information, utility plans, TrafficManagement Plans (TMPs), Corridor Access Requests (CARs), photographs, andsupporting documentation are complete and accurate. Working closely withcustomers, field crews, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, you willcoordinate resources, manage customer expectations, and ensure projects aredelivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with companystandards, industry regulations, and customer requirements. The role includesmonitoring project costs, managing financial performance and profitability,obtaining and evaluating subcontractor pricing, overseeing contractor performance,and completing project reconciliations. You will design and manage a range ofhigh-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electricity network projects, includingoverhead and underground services, network reinforcements, new supplyconnections, underground conversions, customer-funded works, and newsubdivision electricity reticulation. You will also ensure all estimates,designs, and project proposals undergo appropriate peer review beforesubmission to maintain quality, accuracy, and compliance. Experience: To be successful in this role, you'll have: - Experience managing infrastructure, utilities, orelectricity distribution projects. - Knowledge of HV and LV electricity network design andconstruction. - Strong commercial and financial management skills. - Experience preparing project estimates and pricing. - Excellent planning, organisation, and time managementskills. - Strong communication and customer relationship skills. - The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilemaintaining attention to detail. - Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinaryteams. - A commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmentalcompliance. - A relevant qualification in electrical engineering, projectmanagement, or a related discipline is desirable. What Northpower Offers You: Make real impact across Aotearoa in a stable and future‑focusedsector. At Northpower, you’ll do work that matters and powers our communitieswhile growing your career in an organisation that genuinely cares for itspeople. You’ll benefit from: A people‑first culture built on safety, inclusion, anddeep care, where contributions are recognised and wellbeing issupported through EAP and our award‑winning peer support network (Kaitiaki) Fair andmarket competitive pay Private use vehicle, with theflexibility to tailor through additional leave and increased employer KiwiSavercontributions Life insurance and preventative health initiatives(including annual flu immunisations and Mole Maps) Discounted group medical cover and health and fitnessprogrammes (including Fitness Passport) Discounted fuel rates plus a range of retail discounts(including Boost, PB Tech and Specsavers) Ongoing learningand development, with clear career pathways to help you grow, specialise,or progress A welcoming, family‑friendly workplace where people areencouraged to be themselves and feel valued About Northpower: Northpower is an organisation with deep regional roots andnational reach. We own and operate the electricity and fibre networks acrossWhangārei and Kaipara, delivering essential infrastructure to more than 60,000connected customers, while also operating one of New Zealand’s largest multi‑utilitycontracting businesses. From keeping the lights on today to building the infrastructure that will powertomorrow, our work spans electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, andenergy services. With more than 1,400 people across 16 locations, we act as oneto support our communities, customers, clients, and critical nationalinfrastructure across Aotearoa. What connects all this work is real impact you can see in your community. Thework you do at Northpower matters – it is seen, felt, and relied on every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr