Minor Works Project Manager

About the role

The Minor Works Project Manager will lead the planning, estimation, execution and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects, including minor works, maintenance programmes, direct source and contestable works, and defect rectification. You will work closely with customers, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate project estimates and quotations.
• Develop and execute project plans covering health & safety, environmental, quality, communication and risk management.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, work‑in‑progress, invoicing and financial reconciliation.
• Coordinate labour, materials and resources with field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, local authorities and customers.
• Monitor project progress, provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders, and produce close‑out reports with lessons learned.
• Investigate and resolve customer and network defects, prioritising repairs based on safety, operational risk and customer impact.
• Plan and manage reactive and planned maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance with service level agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of defect investigations, repairs and maintenance activities, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Required profile

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a real impact across Aotearoa in a stable, future‑focused sector.
• Work for an organisation that puts people first and supports career growth.