Junior Civil Project Manager

Greenstone Civil Ltd; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenstone Civil Ltd in Queenstown, South Island, is seeking a highly motivated junior project manager to support the delivery of civil construction and land development projects from start to finish. You will work closely with the general manager, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients to gain hands-on experience across all aspects of project delivery.

This is an excellent growth opportunity for someone with civil construction experience looking to take the next step in their career,

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of civil construction and land development projects
• Develop and manage project programmes to meet milestones and deadlines
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and site teams
• Manage project budgets, claims, forecasting and financial performance
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Ensure projects meet health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Manage contracts, variations and project reporting
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, quality and delivery

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

NZ civil construction knowledge

Job description

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Greenstone Civil Ltd – Queenstown, South Island

Greenstone Civil are a fast growing locally owned company with a strong pipeline of civil construction and infrastructure projects across the region. We've built a reputation for delivering quality work and we back that up with genuine care for the wellbeing of our people. We're growing and we're looking for the right Project Manager to grow with us.

About the role

We're looking for a highly motivated junior project manager to join our team and support the successful delivery of civil construction and land development projects from commencement through to completion.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in civil construction who is ready to take the next step in their career and develop their project management skills. You'll work closely with the general manager, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients, gaining hands‑on experience across all aspects of project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of civil construction and land development projects
• Develop and manage project programmes to achieve key milestones and deadlines
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and site teams
• Manage project budgets, claims, forecasting and financial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Ensure projects meet all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Manage contracts, variations and project reporting
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, quality and delivery

About you

• Proven experience managing civil construction, land development, or infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial acumen with some experience managing project budgets and contracts
• Excellent planning, organisation and programme management skills
• Experience leading subcontractors and coordinating multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of New Zealand civil construction practices
• A positive attitude toward health & safety
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa required

Competitive remuneration package based on your experience.

Full-time, permanent position with consistent, reliable hours.

Modern, well‑maintained vehicles and equipment.

Great team culture - a good bunch of people who are passionate about what they do.

Ongoing training and opportunities for growth within a quality-focused business.