Lead Project Manager - Civil & Infrastructure Delivery

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirimana is recruiting for a Project Manager to lead a NZ construction client with ownership from award through completion. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers while safeguarding margins and cashflow.

Ideal candidates bring commercial construction experience, with civil, water, wastewater or infrastructure exposure valued. This permanent, full-time role offers long-term development across construction and infrastructure in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction or engineering qualifications and a strong track record of delivering projects.
• Experience in commercial construction, civil, water, wastewater or infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, construction programmes and delivery while coordinating site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Take ownership of project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cashflow, cost control, payment claims and variations.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor performance with an understanding of contractual obligations.
• Maintain quality assurance, project documentation and reporting while identifying risks and resolving issues early.
• Build effective client and consultant relationships while leading the project team towards successful outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Cashflow management

Cost control

Budgeting & forecasting

Decision making

Client relationship management

Lead & coordinate teams

Education

Construction/Engineering qualifications

Job description

Kirimana is recruiting for a Project Manager to lead a NZ construction client with ownership from award through completion. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers while safeguarding margins and cashflow.

Ideal candidates bring commercial construction experience, with civil, water, wastewater or infrastructure exposure valued. This permanent, full-time role offers long-term development across construction and infrastructure in New Zealand.