PROJECT MANAGER – CUSTOMER
Utilities | Infrastructure | Hands‑on Project Delivery | Support your community
Are you a project manager who likes being close to the work? Scoping, pricing, delivering and closing out real projects, not just managing paperwork?
Electra is strengthening how we deliver customer‑initiated works across our electricity network and is looking for a Project Manager – Customer to take ownership of projects that directly impact customers, revenue and network performance.
This is a hands‑on delivery role for someone from utilities or infrastructure who enjoys working with field teams, contractors and customers.
What’s in it for you?
- Projects with real commercial impact, not just administration
- Strong safety culture – our people always come first
- Close connection to field teams and real delivery work
- Supportive, values‑led organisation with strong community purpose
- The chance to shape how customer projects are delivered
- Flexible working and genuine development opportunities
About us
We are a progressive and innovative trust‑owned electricity distribution business at the heart of the Horowhenua and Kāpiti communities. For over 100 years, we have proudly served our customers, powering homes, businesses, and futures while prioritising safety, reliability, and a positive customer experience. The wellbeing of our team members is paramount, and we are committed to ensuring our people go home safe every day. Our people are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and connected, driving innovation and sustainable growth alongside the regions we serve.
At Electra, our values guide everything we do:
We care about our people – we keep people safe and well, uphold their mana and support their growth.
We do the right thing – we act with integrity in everything we do, building trust with each other and our community.
We think about our future – we focus on solutions that shape a better tomorrow for our company, community and the environment.
We are one team – we are inclusive, share ideas and work together to achieve excellence for our community.
The opportunity
You will manage a portfolio of customer projects, from scoping and pricing through to delivery, close‑out and ensuring revenue requirements are captured.
You will work closely with customers, engineering, field operations and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely andcompliantly.
This is not a desk‑only role. You willbe on site, problem‑solving with field crews and keeping projects on track.
What you will be doing
- Deliver customer‑initiated projects end to end
- Scope work, prepare estimates and manage pricing
- Coordinate field teams, contractors and stakeholders
- Manage variations, close‑out and invoicing
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within scope
- Communicate with the customer at every turn, ensuring their confidence in the project is maintained
Who we are looking for:
This role suits experienced Project Managers or people stepping into project management from the field.
You might be:
- A Project Manager from electricity, utilities, civil, roading or fibre, or
- A senior field professional (Line Mechanic, Cable Jointer, Supervisor, Electrician or similar) ready to move into a PM role
You will bring:
- Experience working in operational, safety‑critical environments
- Strong understanding of construction and contractor management
- Confidence communicating with field crews and customers
- A practical, organised and problem-solving approach to delivery
- Full New Zealand work rights and a Class 1 driver’s licence
Important information
Applications are open to candidates with valid New Zealand work rights only. We are unable to sponsor for this position.
If you’re ready to step into a role that sits as part of a values-aligned, trust-owned organisation who pride themselves on serving the community, then apply today!