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The Company

This is an opportunity to join one of New Zealand's most respected construction businesses, renowned for delivering complex, landmark projects across the commercial, institutional, infrastructure, hospitality and public sectors. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, innovation and client satisfaction, the business continues to secure high-profile projects throughout New Zealand and offers genuine long-term career progression for ambitious construction professionals.

The Position

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of the successful delivery of major construction projects from pre-construction through to final handover. Working closely with site leadership, commercial teams, consultants and clients, you will be responsible for programme management, commercial performance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and overall project outcomes.

This role requires a highly capable construction professional who can balance commercial acumen with strong leadership, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading project mobilisation, procurement, delivery and handover

  • Managing project programmes, budgets, forecasts and reporting

  • Driving subcontractor and consultant performance

  • Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

  • Identifying and mitigating project risks and programme impacts

  • Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements

  • Maintaining strong commercial and contractual control throughout the project lifecycle

Skills and Experience Required

  • Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

  • Minimum 5+ years' project management experience within the construction sector in New Zealand

  • Proven experience delivering commercial, institutional, infrastructure or complex building projects

  • Strong understanding of procurement, programming, contract administration and cost control

  • Working knowledge of New Zealand construction contracts and associated legislation

  • Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills

  • Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion

  • Advanced planning and reporting capabilities, including Microsoft Project or equivalent software

  • Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Highly regarded:

  • Experience delivering projects in live operational environments

  • Exposure to NZS3910, Design & Build, ECI or collaborative delivery models

  • Professional membership such as NZIOB, CIOB or PMI

  • Experience working within ISO-aligned quality and safety systems

What's in it for You

  • Opportunity to deliver high-profile and technically challenging projects

  • Join an industry-leading contractor with a strong project pipeline

  • Work alongside some of New Zealand's most experienced construction professionals

  • Supportive and collaborative culture focused on excellence

  • Competitive salary package and long-term career development opportunities

  • Exposure to diverse projects and sectors across New Zealand

  • Genuine opportunity to influence project outcomes and build your professional reputation