Senior project manager

1 week ago

Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.

The Infrastructure and Place Division is responsible for delivery of the infrastructure capital programme, together with renewals and maintenance of all existing transport infrastructure assets.

The purpose of the Senior Project Manager - Level Crossings is to support projects that deliver rail level crossings capital projects.

The role includes design management, stakeholder management, procurement, contract management, and construction management. The role will work closely with the Rail Services Group in PTAM, and the Traffic Operations Group in CNP, ensuring disruption is minimized, customer communications are streamlined, and operational requirements are achieved.

Multiple smaller or less complex projects may be managed by this role.

Te Whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity

  • Supporting teams (both from within AT and external) for complex projects to enable the successful delivery of AT business objectives and optimize time, cost, and quality project performance outcomes.
  • Leading and monitoring project teams in applying the project management principles, processes, procedures, and reporting requirements outlined in the AT Project Management Framework and providing expert advice on legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
  • Ensuring project strategies, plans, and activities incorporate overall organizational and workplace safety.
  • Leading input into internal and external reporting and requirements and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in relation to all required reporting.
  • Leading complex tender processes, implementing procurement strategies and effective governance arrangements to monitor provider, supplier, and contractor performance.
  • Leading and engaging in the development of project management best practices, leading initiatives which contribute towards organizational maturity.
  • Undertaking and reviewing recommendations from Level Crossing Safety Impact Assessments (LCSIA), reviewing and implementing appropriate risk mitigation supported by cost-benefit analysis, and implementing other necessary control measures to reduce level crossing risk as far as is reasonably practicable.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

  • Tertiary Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management.
  • Project Management qualifications - PRINCE2 Foundation and/or Practitioner, PMP.
  • 10 years' experience in transport project management.
  • 5 years' experience with the rail industry.
  • Contract management experience.
  • Experience in the design of transport/infrastructure projects, associated tendering processes, and project delivery.

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued, and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do: Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

  • Investment in your professional development and training.
  • Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability.
  • Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office.
  • Paid parental and partner leave.
  • Study assistance.
  • Health and Wellbeing benefits.
  • Professional memberships.
  • AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, , and many more

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now

Come join us in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today with an updated CV and cover letter.

Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Please contact Lynn Miller at with any questions.

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