Lead Structural Engineer – Buildings & Structures

Jobspace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirimana is recruiting a Project Manager for a permanent role with a New Zealand construction company. You will own delivery from contract award through to completion, coordinating programme, cost control, quality, and stakeholder relationships to ensure profitable project outcomes.

Ideally you have commercial construction or infrastructure experience in civil, water, wastewater or related sectors, and hold construction or engineering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in commercial construction or infrastructure.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to manage budgets, cashflow and variations.
• Relevant construction or engineering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, construction programmes and delivery with site teams and subcontractors.
• Manage project financial performance including budgets, forecasting and variations.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor performance with contractual oversight.
• Maintain quality assurance, documentation and reporting while mitigating risks.
• Build client and consultant relationships to deliver profitable outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Kirimana have an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a background in Construction and Infrastructure.

The Opportunity

Kirimana has been engaged by an established New Zealand construction company to recruit an experienced Project Manager for a permanent position within their team.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of significant construction and infrastructure projects, managing delivery from contract award through to completion. The successful Project Manager will bring together programme, commercial performance, quality, people and client relationships to deliver successful and profitable project outcomes.

Experience across commercial construction is important, while exposure to civil or water infrastructure including water, wastewater and stormwater would be particularly valuable as the sector continues to develop.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Project Manager who understands that successful delivery isn’t only about completing a project. You’ll need strong commercial awareness and the ability to protect margin, manage cashflow, control costs and make sound decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

• 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 a strong understanding of contractual and commercial obligations
• Maintain strong 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 and profitable outcomes

Ideally, you’ll have proven Project Management experience within commercial construction or infrastructure, supported by relevant construction or engineering qualifications and a strong track record of delivering projects successfully.

Experience within civil, water, wastewater, stormwater or other infrastructure environments would be highly regarded, but isn’t essential if you have strong transferable construction experience.

What’s In It For You?

This is a permanent opportunity to join an established New Zealand construction business with the chance to take genuine ownership of significant projects.

• Competitive salary package reflecting your experience and capability
• Permanent, full-time employment directly with our client
• Responsibility for significant and challenging construction projects
• Opportunity to broaden your experience across construction and infrastructure
• Long-term career development with an established New Zealand construction company

About Kirimana

Kirimana is a New Zealand-owned recruitment company working alongside reputable businesses across construction. We connect capable professionals with quality companies and opportunities that can genuinely advance their careers.

We’ve been engaged to identify the right Project Manager for this particular opportunity, but we’re also interested in understanding the wider experience of people within the market. If your background isn’t an exact match but you have strong construction, civil, engineering or infrastructure experience, there may be other opportunities where your capability is well suited.

We are selective about the companies we work with and the people we represent because the right fit matters. We operate with integrity and discretion, with a focus on creating strong long-term outcomes for both candidates and clients.