Project Manager Water Supply (Remote)

E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. We believe in working as one yet staying true to ourselves. Help make a positive impact on our community while enjoying a rewarding career of opportunities. Christchurch City Council, where it’s possible to love what you do.

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Water Supply Capital Delivery team is responsible for the delivery of the water supply capital works projects.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

The Project Manager is a key member of the water supply capital delivery team and is accountable for the professional delivery of projects within the defined scope, time and budget constraints, through all stages of the Council’s project life cycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and closure.
• Being responsible for delivery of projects with multiple disciplines including civil, mechanical and electrical scope elements.
• Ensuring the effective management of scope, time, cost, quality issues and risks, communications and procurement as well as project reporting and the operational handover of the project to the project/asset owner(s).

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

As a proactive person, you will be motivated by working towards deadlines. You will enjoy working in a high performing, collaborative environment that requires a solution-orientated, results-driven and positive focus. You will also have:

• A relevant university qualification, excellent communication and report writing skills and extensive industry and project management experience.
• Proven experience and knowledge of the 3 waters horizontal infrastructure as well as pump stations, suction tanks and water reservoirs.
• Understanding of the application of project management methodologies ensuring your work is delivered within budget, on time and to specified levels of quality.

What’s in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

This could be the new challenge you have been looking for. Join us, make it happen with integrity and passion.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

Hours of work – 37.5 – 40 hours per week
Position – Permanent
Location – This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices – 53 Hereford Street
Salary – The salary band for this position goes from $121,946 – $135,496 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Closing date – 10/11/2024

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.