Senior Project Manager Hamilton (Water)

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Hamilton (Water) - ( H8 )

Description

Senior Project Manager

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors.

We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

In addition to providing traditional engineering, design, and construction management services, we have experience with complex design-builds, alliancing, programme management, information technology, asset management, and business consulting.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our busy Water team based in our Hamilton Office.

We are one of the few Engineering Consultancies in the country with in-house expertise in all disciplines required for water resource management.

We can provide a comprehensive array of services encompassing innovative conceptual planning, investigations and feasibility studies, environmental planning, financial, economic and energy modelling, risk assessment, design, procurement, asset management, refurbishment and enhancement.

In addition to providing traditional engineering, design and construction management services, we have experience with complex design-builds, alliancing, programme management, information technology, asset management and business consulting.

In this varied role, you will work closely with our senior team of experienced engineers, Contracts Managers and project managers to continue our excellent project delivery track record.

You will also support bids & proposals to ensure we can effectively deliver what we promise.

What you will bring

You will ideally have 8 years’ experience in engineering/build project management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex infrastructure / three waters projects, working within high performing teams, and contributing to the financial success of a business.

Excellent organisation and time management skills are a given, along with a high level of financial competency, and an ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task to ensure deadlines are achieved.

You will have demonstrable experience working directly with Clients to understand project briefs and delivering outcomes accordingly.

Fostering team performance and being an effective and efficient communicator will be essential to your success in this role.

You will have ideally achieved Project Management qualifications or working towards the attainment of a recognised qualification.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts

• Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Mentoring for your own development

• Professional Memberships

• Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents.

We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history.

So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

How to apply

Please apply directly online.

Qualifications

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Primary Location : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 22, 2025, 3:49:00 PM

Req ID: H8

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Required Skill Profession

Project & Process Management