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Designer/Estimator Project Manager

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Mt Maunganui, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 18, 2022

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Category
Construction, Engineering, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
angle-right Job no: 591285
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Mt Maunganui, Tauranga
Categories: Engineering (All disciplines), Project Management

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Designer Estimator/Project Manager - Eastern Region

With a focus on excellence and exciting projects on the horizon, we are currently seeking a Designer Estimator / Project Manager to support our Eastern Region operations based in either Paeroa, Tauranga or Coromandel.

Downer New Zealand has a proud history that can be traced back to 1870, and today we are NZ's leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment is building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions. The key to our success is our people who, on a day-to-day basis stand and deliver the company's core values of Excellence, Courage, Collaboration & Integrity across a diverse landscape of markets. We are proud of what we do, and that we support the well-being of the communities we work, live and play in .

About the Role:

Downer Power and Gas is a leading provider of end-to-end services, providing design, construction & maintenance solutions for Power & Gas distribution network owners. Experiencing business success with strong project pipelines, we have a need for a number of great people to join our team. Committed to meeting the highest regulatory standards we are aligned with some of NZ's largest networks, covering up to 30,000kms.

Working on our major customer's projects and our customer works contracts, the Designer Estimator / Project Manager is an integral position responsible for securing work and for project delivery. You will be an exceptional all-rounder, comfortable providing design and pricing solutions for overhead lines, transformers, ring main units and cabling installations. You will be working with stakeholders to ensure your projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget and specification. You will be overseeing a high volume of short turnaround, tight timeframe projects and will work closely with our operational leaders and our client.

About You:

Power distribution industry experience is critical for you to be able to add technical value to our projects. As a natural communicator you will enjoy liaising with our customers to ensure your projects meet specifications, are commercially sharp, on time and to budget. Juggling multiple priorities will come easily, along with a flexible attitude and an aptitude to turn your hand to anything to get things done. Negotiation skills come with the territory along with motivational leadership and empowerment. Bringing sound commercial acumen, you'll also demonstrate an ability to analyse problems and make robust business decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and cost.

We're a collaborative team and your participation, flexibility and calm manner will fit right in. To ensure we offer quality design solutions we look for technical expertise, customer centric solutions and a commitment to delivering on our promises.

What we offer:

A role with us will enable you to develop and enhance your skills and experience. This is a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team thriving in a collaborative fast-paced environment. We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, great training and ongoing development, and the opportunity to advance your career within our organisation.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 591285 to apply.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Advertised: 20 May 2022 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Jun 2022 New Zealand Standard Time

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