Electrical Project Manager

At Aotea Electric Auckland, we're known for our professional approach, strong team culture, and commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients. Due to continued growth and a strong forward workload, we're looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our Contracts team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Project Manager who enjoys taking responsibility, building strong client relationships, and driving successful project outcomes.

Why Join Aotea?

• Progressive and well-established New Zealand company
• Positive, supportive, and professional team environment
• Diverse portfolio of commercial projects
• Company vehicle, phone, and laptop provided
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• A culture built on teamwork, respect, and accountability

About the Role

As an Electrical Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of projects from award through to completion.

Working closely with clients, site teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal support staff, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the high standards that Aotea is known for.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle
• Reviewing plans, specifications, and contract requirements
• Developing project programmes, milestones, and resource plans
• Procuring materials, equipment, and subcontractor services
• Monitoring budgets, costs, and project performance
• Preparing progress claims, forecasting, and reporting
• Managing project variations and contractual changes
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors, suppliers, and services
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements
• Supporting site teams to achieve successful project outcomes

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a capable and proactive leader with strong electrical industry experience and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

You'll ideally bring:

• Current New Zealand Electrical Registration
• Proven project management, supervisory, or leadership experience
• Experience within electrical contracting and construction environments
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Sound commercial awareness and project coordination capability
• A hands-on, solutions-focused approach
• Commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards
• Flexibility and willingness to do what's required to deliver successful projects

About Us

Aotea Electric Auckland is a leading provider of electrical contracting, data and communications, and electrical servicing solutions across Auckland.

Our people are our greatest asset. We take pride in building a workplace that values communication, quality, teamwork, and respect. We believe great results come from great people, and we're committed to creating an environment where our team can develop, succeed, and enjoy what they do.

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, take ownership, and be part of a company with an exciting future, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Aotea team.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and be able to provide evidence of this.