Project Manager Structural and Capital

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Rewarding salary 
• Z Energy fuel discount and monthly freebies 
• Free Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes 
• An inclusive and respectable place to work 

• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for delivering infrastructure that shapes your community? Downer is looking for a Project Manager – Structures and Capital to join our high-performing Connect Hamilton team.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for the strategic planning and successful delivery of structures, features, amenities maintenance, and capital works. You’ll lead programmes that prioritise safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction – all while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance, renewals, and capital projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

• Lead the planning, budgeting, and reporting functions across multiple projects.

• Drive a high-performance and safety-first culture within your team and contractors.

• Foster strong relationships with Hamilton City Council, NZTA, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

• Manage tendering processes, procurement strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or a related field (preferred).

• Proven project management experience in civil construction or infrastructure maintenance.

• Strong leadership and team development skills.

• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge.

• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.

• Commitment to Zero Harm and sustainability practices.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply 
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 735933.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.