Project Manager
Construction · Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Your project experience can take you further, and this could be your next big step. An employer in Auckland is looking for a Senior Project Manager to take charge of technically complex building projects across a varied portfolio of high-profile facilities.
The role suits an experienced project professional with a strong record in construction, renewal, refurbishment or building-services projects, someone who can balance technical needs with commercial and operational priorities.
Applicants are judged on real experience and capability, with the focus on verified professional backgrounds rather than simply matching a job title. Project managers from the Philippines and elsewhere with solid track records are welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Own major physical works projects on the client side
- Plan each project's scope, resources, budgets, programmes and delivery approach
- Lead the project team and keep contractors, consultants and stakeholders working together
- Keep costs, schedules, risks, quality and outcomes on track
- Oversee construction and renewal work in facilities that stay in operation, keeping projects running smoothly in these live environments
- Review technical and building-services requirements, and coordinate electrical, mechanical, structural, fire and water-related works
- Make sure regulatory and building compliance is met
- Handle project communications and manage what stakeholders expect
- Prepare accurate project and financial reports and keep project documentation and contractual requirements in order
- Keep an eye on how contractors and consultants are performing
- Solve technical and delivery problems while juggling several projects at the same time
- Share knowledge and help the team grow
Requirements & Eligibility
- Senior project management experience in construction or building settings
- A record of delivering complex projects from planning all the way to completion
- Strong understanding of building construction and renewal works, plus technical knowledge of building services and critical systems
- Experience managing projects in complex or publicly accessible facilities (preferred)
- Familiar with New Zealand building regulations and what compliance requires
- Good grasp of NZS 3910 contracts
- Strong commercial and financial awareness
- Excellent at communicating and managing stakeholders
- Good at solving problems, making decisions and handling competing priorities and deadlines
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline (preferred)
- A professional history that can be verified
- Overseas applicants may be considered, with sponsorship available for suitable candidates
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