Project Manager - Transportation

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Project Manager – Transportation

WSP has an exciting opportunity for an experienced transportation-focused Project Manager to join our Civil Infrastructure team in Paeroa.

You’ll manage roading and transport-related infrastructure projects for local authority and central government clients, combining civil engineering know-how with strong project delivery, commercial and stakeholder management skills.

What you’ll do

• Lead transportation and civil infrastructure projects from scope and planning through to delivery.

• Prepare briefs, fee estimates, delivery plans, reports, tender documentation and contract documentation.

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, risks, reporting, invoicing and commercial performance.

• Coordinate clients, contractors, consultants and internal teams to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget.

• Support contract management, including contractor performance, programme updates and NZS 3910 requirements.

• Build strong client relationships and support tenders, offers of service and future work opportunities.

About you

You’re a civil infrastructure professional with a transportation or roading background, strong project management discipline and a practical, client-focused approach.

• Relevant tertiary qualification.

• Five years’ professional experience in civil engineering, within transportation, roading or related infrastructure.

• Experience with local authority or central government roading contracts would be advantageous.

• Understanding of NZS 3910 General Conditions of Contract.

• Strong project management skills across scope, programme, budget, risk, reporting and stakeholder coordination.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and client-focused approach.

• Current full clean Driver Licence.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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