Fixed-Term Project Manager - Community Projects (NZ)

Citycare Property; Otago; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Fixed-term opportunity

Job summary

Citycare Property is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a fixed-term portfolio in Canterbury, NZ. You’ll manage projects from concept through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and on-budget performance.

The role emphasizes building trusted client relationships, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to oversee budgets, procurement, and contract administration across refurbishment and new-build projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing projects valued between $500k and $1M+.
• Strong background in commercial contracting or project management.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver on contractual commitments.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing budgets and project performance.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects end-to-end, from scoping and pricing through to delivery and close-out.
• Leading construction, refurbishment, building upgrade and maintenance projects.
• Managing project budgets, procurement, programming and contract administration.
• Building and maintaining strong client, stakeholder and subcontractor relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Monitoring project performance and driving continuous improvement opportunities.
• Supporting operational teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Championing Citycare Property's values and commitment to sustainable delivery.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Budget management

Contract administration

PMP/PRINCE2 (preferred)

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Job description

Citycare Property is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a fixed-term portfolio in Canterbury, NZ. You’ll manage projects from concept through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and on-budget performance.

The role emphasizes building trusted client relationships, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to oversee budgets, procurement, and contract administration across refurbishment and new-build projects.