Buildings Project Manager

UCOL; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UCOL in Palmerston North is seeking a Buildings Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver building and infrastructure projects from concept to completion. You will work with campus stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years’ experience delivering commercial or public sector projects, a degree in engineering or construction management, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Degree Qualification in engineering, project management, architecture, or construction management.
• 5–7 years’ experience delivering commercial, institutional, educational, or public sector building/renewal projects.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, procurement processes, and capital budgets.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent capital works projects in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Professional qualification, or working towards, in infrastructure or project management (IPENZ, PMI).
• Proven track record in building strong stakeholder and team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver building and infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Work with campus stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and the Facilities Management team to meet scope, budget, programme and quality requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and align with UCOL's strategic objectives.

Skills

Engineering degree

Project management

Architecture background

Construction management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Education

Engineering degree

PM qualification (IPENZ/PMI)

Architecture degree

Job description

• Full Time
• Application Closes 08 Oct 2026
• Manawatu - Palmerston North
• Property, Real Estate or Community Association Manager

The Facilities Management team is critical to UCOL’s operation. Responsible for maintenance, asset management, planning, fleet management, and property operations, the team work across multiple campuses in the Manawatu, Whanganui, Wairarapa, and Horowhenua regions.

Our primary role is to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for all members of the campus communities.

The Buildings Project Manager is a key member of the Facilities Management team, responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering building and infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. Working closely with campus stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and the wider Facilities Management team, the role ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved scope, budget, programme, and quality requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have proven project management experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment. You will be a proactive problem solver with excellent organisational skills, commercial acumen, and a commitment to delivering successful project outcomes that support UCOL's strategic objectives.

Skills & Experience

• Degree Qualification in engineering, project management, architecture, or construction management.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience delivering commercial, institutional, educational, or public sector building/renewal projects.
• Proven experience managing consultants, contractors, procurement processes, and capital budgets.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent capital works projects in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Professional qualification, or working towards, in infrastructure or project management (e.g. IPENZ, PMI)
• Proven track record in building strong stakeholder and team engagement.

At UCOL, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity, encourage growth, and support our staff to reach their full potential. Combine that with the lifestyle benefits of Palmerston North and the Manawatū, and you'll find a great place to build your career. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills & Experience

• Degree Qualification in engineering, project management, architecture, or construction management.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience delivering commercial, institutional, educational, or public sector building/renewal projects.
• Proven experience managing consultants, contractors, procurement processes, and capital budgets.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent capital works projects in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Professional qualification, or working towards, in infrastructure or project management (e.g. IPENZ, PMI)
• Proven track record in building strong stakeholder and team engagement.
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