Project Manager
Stantec’s Transport team in New Zealand is proud to deliver accessible and reliable transport options that get people and freight from A to B. Our 220-strong team is proud to work with local authorities and councils on efforts spanning state highways, rail, road safety, disaster preparedness, and asset management. We’re focused on futureproofing our infrastructure and creating smarter transport choices for our clients and communities.
About the role
Our Transport team are looking for a Project Manager to join us in Hamilton. You will play a key role delivering a diverse range of transport projects across highways, local roads, and infrastructure upgrades, helping connect communities and support regional growth.
As a Project Manager, you will be accountable for the successful end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring outcomes meet client expectations while balancing scope, budget, schedule, and quality. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients, combining strong leadership, commercial acumen, and technical understanding to drive project success.
Day to day tasks would involve:
Leading project planning, set-up, and execution, including resourcing, financials, quality, and risk management
Managing delivery to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with client requirements
Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring consistent communication and high levels of satisfaction
Supporting business development by contributing to proposals, pursuits, and client engagement activities
Coordinating teams, consultants, and subcontractors to deliver high-performing project outcomes
Monitoring project performance, including financial tracking, reporting, invoicing, and risk mitigation
Promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring all HSSE requirements are met across projects.
Leading and mentoring team members to foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
A degree in Engineering or a related discipline with at least 5+ years’ relevant experience
Proven experience managing projects within a consulting or infrastructure environment
Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and delivery frameworks
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
Well-developed problem-solving and negotiation capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and systems
A project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or working towards one is beneficial
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.
Flexible Working Arrangements including provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time working
Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
Professional Memberships
Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance
Mental Health and Wellbeing progamme
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program
Developing Professionals Group, a global network for our employees
Social Club - sports, clubs, shows, fun events
An inclusive workplace
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, submit your application online.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
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