Residential Project Manager

Level Group ANZ

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Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted August 23, 2025 Last posted August 23, 2025
Job description

Is it time to take your Electrical Career to the next Level? Want to earn top dollar and be rewarded for your hard work while still having work life balance?

Come and join the tribe of Stand Out Tradies at Level Electrical Ashburton.

Situated in the Mid Canterbury Plains we are only an hour away from Christchurch, an hour to Mt Hutt Ski Field and Lake Hood is only 10 Minutes down the road and better still you can buy your own home for under $500,000.

We are looking for an Experienced NZ Registered Electrician who has NZ Residency with a passion for Residential projects both new build and renovation as well as smaller Commercial jobs.

As a Project Manager you will lead a team of apprentice and qualified electricians making sure each job is completed to a very high standard.

The role will require administration and time management skills as you will respond to Residential and Commercial job leads, arrange your site visits to skope works before doing quotes and electrical plans. We envisage that initially approximately 50% of your time will be on the tools.

From quote acceptance you will be responsible for ensuring jobs run within quoted hours. You will need to order gear for jobs and also ensure variations and credits are processed and the division's monthly P&L report meets your KPI’s. This position also requires completion of Health and Safety Documents, Tool Box Meeting Minutes, Code of Compliance Certificates, On the Job Audits, and your team's time sheets and schedules.

You must have sharp communication skills to ensure projects run smoothly and will need to liaise with builders and other trades on site. You will also at times work directly with the homeowner so a friendly and approachable manner is well suited to the role.

Previous experience in this type of leadership role will be an advantage however training will be provided to the right applicant and attitude.

Level Electrical Ashburton are part of a fast growing Franchise group. We are Family owned and operated and are proud of the loyal and hardworking team we have. As a company we like to reward and support our team so offer profit share and long service bonuses along with our standard employment package. We have an active social club and community sports teams to enjoy time with our work family outside of work hours.

The employment package will include

● Attractive hourly rate, plus performance based bonus

● Vehicle

● Phone

● Social Club

● Uniform

● Tool & Boot allowances

What we need from you

● NZ Qualified Electrical Registration (Not Limited License)

● NZ Trade experience

● Leadership skills

● Project administration accuracy

Please send you CV and Cover letter to [email protected]

All applications will be treated confidentially

Requirements

● NZ Qualified Electrical Registration (Not Limited License)

● NZ Trade experience

● Leadership skills

● Project administration accuracy

Benefits

● Attractive hourly rate, plus performance based bonus

● Vehicle

● Phone

● Social Club

● Uniform

● Tool & Boot allowances

About this role

Summary

Manage electrical residential projects, lead team, ensure quality, handle administration and liaise with clients.

Job title

Residential Project Manager

Experience level

experienced

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand, on-site; remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

NZ Qualified Electrical RegistrationNZ Trade experienceleadership skillsproject administration

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

electricianresidential projectsconstructionleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ashburton 7700, New Zealand

On-site City