We are partnering with a well-established civil contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Central Otago team based in Cromwell.
This hands-on role offers the opportunity to lead civil construction projects across the whole lifecycle of the project including the pre-contract stage.
You will be involved in delivering projects from tender through to completion across a range of civil projects involving roading, earthworks, drainage, and wider infrastructure projects.
You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
About the Role
Reporting to senior leadership, key responsibilities include:
To be successful, you will bring:
Apply now or contact Courtney Townsend for a confidential discussion at 027 321 1447 or [email protected]
This hands-on role offers the opportunity to lead civil construction projects across the whole lifecycle of the project including the pre-contract stage.
You will be involved in delivering projects from tender through to completion across a range of civil projects involving roading, earthworks, drainage, and wider infrastructure projects.
You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
About the Role
Reporting to senior leadership, key responsibilities include:
- Planning, programming and delivering civil construction projects from commencement through to handover.
- Coordinating site crews, subcontractors, suppliers, plant and equipment to achieve project milestones.
- Managing project budgets, costs, variations, progress claims and financial performance.
- Developing and maintaining project programmes, schedules and reporting requirements.
- Monitoring project performance to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to specification.
- Leading client, contractor and site meetings while providing regular project updates.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, stakeholders and project teams.
- Identifying project risks, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Proven experience managing civil construction projects.
- Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, contract administration and site operations.
- Experience coordinating resources, plant, equipment and subcontractors across multiple project stages.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets, variations and costs.
- Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- A demonstrated commitment to health, safety and environmental best practice.
- Permanent Cromwell based position with guaranteed hours.
- Opportunity to deliver a diverse portfolio of civil projects across Central Otago.
- Competitive salary package reflective of experience – up to $170k per annum + vehicle + medical insurance.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive team culture with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Flexible working arrangements can be supported if required. Can accommodate school pickups or drop-offs if needed.
Apply now or contact Courtney Townsend for a confidential discussion at 027 321 1447 or [email protected]