Project Manager - Transportation

About the Role

Join WSP as a Project Manager specializing in transportation within our Civil Infrastructure team based in Paeroa, New Zealand. WSP offers global resources and landmark projects alongside an inclusive culture fostering innovation and diverse perspectives, enabling you to excel professionally.

We are a leading global professional services firm committed to advancing humanity by shaping communities through a Future Ready4 approach, making positive impacts one project at a time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transportation and civil infrastructure projects from initial planning and scoping stages through to successful delivery.
• Develop project briefs, fee estimates, delivery plans, reports, tender, and contract documentation.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, risk assessments, reporting, invoicing, and commercial project performance.
• Coordinate efforts of clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure timely, quality outcomes within budget.
• Support contract management processes, including contractor performance reviews, schedule updates, and adherence to NZS 3910 standards.
• Foster strong client relationships and contribute to tender submissions, service offers, and future work opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a relevant tertiary qualification in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Brings a minimum of five years professional civil engineering experience focused on transportation, roading, or associated infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with local authority or central government roading contracts is beneficial.
• Knowledgeable of NZS 3910 General Conditions of Contract.
• Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including scope, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative, client-oriented mindset.
• Possession of a current full and clean New Zealand Driver's License.

Additional Information

Our team is proud to embody Aotearoa New Zealands vision with over 2,000 experts in 24 offices dedicated to making lasting community impacts. Globally, WSP employs more than 75,000 professionals united in creating meaningful change both locally and worldwide.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged for interested candidates.