Project Manager – Electrical

|Manufacturing & Trades - Industrial Electricians|New Zealand

A busy Palmerston North electrical contracting business is looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of their HVAC electrical portfolio.

The Role
You will manage the full electrical scope on commercial heating and ventilating projects – wiring, controls interfaces, instrumentation, and work closely with specialist BMS/Automation and HVAC mechanical contractors.

Projects range from $50K to $1.5M+, with four to six running concurrently across a variety of sectors, including education, commercial, defence & industrial.

Responsibilities include:

  • Tender, price, and manage HVAC electrical projects end-to-end
  • Coordinate with controls suppliers (Honeywell, Siemens) and HVAC mechanical contractors
  • Manage project budgets, procurement, variations, and cost control
  • Oversee site delivery and field teams of three to six electricians
  • Complete all commissioning support and handover documentation

Ideal Experience

  • Current Electrical Registration (NZ)
  • Experience managing electrical projects in commercial building services or HVAC
  • Strong experience with electrical HVAC – control wiring, instrumentation, sensors, VSDs
  • Ability to interpret functional descriptions and controls specifications
  • Confident coordinating with BMS/controls specialists
  • Strong tendering, cost control, and project close-out skills
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
  • Full working rights in New Zealand

The Company 
This is a well-established electrical contracting business based in Palmerston North, with a strong and long-standing presence in the regional market. Known for delivering high-quality work and maintaining long-term client relationships, the company continues to experience steady growth year-on-year and secure forward workload.

There is genuine scope for the right person to take on broader responsibility over time – including across other project disciplines as senior staff move toward retirement.

The culture is practical and autonomous – you will be well supported, but trusted to run your own projects and build your own client relationships.

What’s in It for You?

  • $55–$60/hr (approx. $130k–$140k for 45 hour week)
  • 1.5x overtime after 45 hours
  • Bonus scheme with strong earning potential
  • Vehicle with full personal use
  • Staff account and trade discounts
  • Annual reviews and career growth opportunities
  • Autonomy to manage your own project portfolio end-to-end
  • Supportive, experienced team with solid technical knowledge

If you would like to join this growing business, please apply for the role.

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Bethany Craigen on +64 4 282 1563, email bethany@trs.co.nz

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