Job description
Our client is a leading contractor delivering projects across all sectors of New Zealand’s infrastructure. They take pride in being a part of some of the country’s most complex and critical projects, from transport and water networks to maritime and bridge construction.
The role:
They currently seek a Project Manager with experience on road infrastructure projects valued between $5–20 million.
The ideal candidate will have strong commercial and contractual awareness, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven record of creating and managing programmes, methodology statements, budgets, and teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and to specification.
Duties:
The role:
They currently seek a Project Manager with experience on road infrastructure projects valued between $5–20 million.
The ideal candidate will have strong commercial and contractual awareness, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven record of creating and managing programmes, methodology statements, budgets, and teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and to specification.
Duties:
- Create and manage project methodology, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with the team
- Direct and support site teams and subcontractors to meet programme and budget targets
- Drive compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards through site monitoring and leadership
- Oversee contract obligations, handle variations and claims, and report on project finances
- Foster effective relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders
- Tertiary qualification in civil engineering
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience working on relevant projects across the road infrastructure space with projects ranging from $5- 20 million
- Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to manage programmes/ methodologies, cost, claims/variations, and client/ stakeholders
- NZ work rights and experience are essential
