Autonomous Project Manager - Building Services (Queenstown)

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Otago; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty is representing a well-established, growing business seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial building services projects in the Queenstown region. The role offers genuine ownership, autonomy and a collaborative team environment.

You will manage projects end-to-end, coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, while monitoring budgets, risks and programme milestones to deliver on time and to the highest standards.

Qualifications

• Strong NZ construction or building services experience.
• Proven project management experience.
• Experience in mechanical, plumbing, HVAC or related building services advantageous.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Strong subcontractor, supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Proactive and practical approach to project delivery.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from commencement through to completion.
• Take ownership of project delivery, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Manage client and consultant relationships.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and trades.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor packages.
• Monitor project budgets, costs and forecasting.
• Manage variations, claims and project documentation.
• Coordinate project programmes and key milestones.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular project reporting.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with the estimating, operations and wider project teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Skills

NZ construction experience

Project management

Commercial understanding

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Drawing interpretation

Ownership & decision making

Independent yet team player

Job description

Stellar Recruitment Pty is representing a well-established, growing business seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial building services projects in the Queenstown region. The role offers genuine ownership, autonomy and a collaborative team environment.

You will manage projects end-to-end, coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, while monitoring budgets, risks and programme milestones to deliver on time and to the highest standards.