RecruitNet Consulting Group Ltd Looking for Project Manager – Site Lead at Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

If you’d enjoy the challenge of managing the design and build of a new type of innovative, fully automated processing plant in an exciting new company, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager who is passionate about new challenges and delivering quality solutions for difficult environments. Someone with at least 5 years experience working in mining, quarrying, construction, steel fabrication or similar as a design engineer and project manager.

What Will You Do

The role will suit someone who likes a balance of desktop design and coordinating resources, with hands on assembly and maintenance of quarry plant. Our client is looking for someone who enjoys problem solving, engineering design, building things, working with big machines, building new business and travelling.

The Role Will Involve

• Preparing system requirements specification – liaising with customers, suppliers and staff.
• 3D CAD design and modelling – developing quality design and innovative solutions.
• Standards compliance – compliance with relevant structural and safety standards.
• Project Management – managing engineering staff and contractors to deliver projects on time, within budget and to specifications.
• Relationship management – liaising with customers and contractors for smooth project operations, effective problem solving and happy customers.
• Managing installation and commissioning – working with subcontractors and customers responsible for installation, testing installations and problem-solving during commissioning.
• Monitoring and diagnosing existing plant – remotely monitoring operational plants from our base in Hamilton to detect issues early and remedy faults quickly.

To do the job, you’ll need the following skills / experience:

• A Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar and extensive practical design experience.
• At least 5 years experience as a project manager, leading projects from concept to installation.
• High level of experience with CAD packages (we use Solidworks).
• Experience designing to meet engineering standards.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning new things and working in a small, ambitious team striving for continuous improvement and producing a quality outcome.
• A great attitude with the ability to methodically work through complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with people in a variety of environments, including contractors, maintenance teams, executives, production managers, machinery operators and business owners.

Our client has a strong team culture and they are looking for an applicant who is a team player and fosters a collaborative environment. The role will be based in Hamilton with travel around New Zealand and to Australia as required.

What Will You Get

They offer excellent career development opportunities. You will be remunerated accordingly and be part of world leading technology.

Only those with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered.

Where to from here?

To apply click on the APPLY button and upload your cover letter and CV, or for a confidential discussion call Brigitta Warren on 021 466 732.