Client Rep Project Manager – Major Civil Infrastructure

RobLawMax Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Vehicle

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment is seeking an experienced civil infrastructure professional to join a major transport project in New Zealand as the client’s representative throughout delivery. You will act as the eyes and ears on the ground to protect the client’s interests and ensure commitments are delivered.

This senior role requires confidence in project meetings, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to influence outcomes across a broad group of partners.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma required.
• Proven experience delivering major civil infrastructure projects in New Zealand.
• Strong knowledge of granular pavements, asphalt concrete works and pavement construction.
• Solid understanding of NZS3910 and commercial project delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Confidence to operate in complex project environments with multiple partners.
• Strong commercial acumen, project controls and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client's representative across assigned project workstreams.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are achieved.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants and project partners to drive outcomes.
• Identify risks, issues and delivery gaps before they impact programme objectives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and represent the client in meetings and forums.
• Review project performance, reporting and commercial outcomes.
• Support contract administration, variations and project controls.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental expectations are met.
• Provide clear reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive accountability across all parties involved in project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Project controls

Risk management

Leadership presence

Client representative experience

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

NZS3910 knowledge

Pavement construction knowledge

Job description

RobLawMax Recruitment is seeking an experienced civil infrastructure professional to join a major transport project in New Zealand as the client’s representative throughout delivery. You will act as the eyes and ears on the ground to protect the client’s interests and ensure commitments are delivered.

This senior role requires confidence in project meetings, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to influence outcomes across a broad group of partners.