Napier-based Regional Residential Project Manager

BGIS; Napier; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Meaningful projects

Job summary

BGIS is seeking an experienced Regional Project Manager to lead residential construction, refurbishment, and upgrade projects across Hawke’s Bay, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Gisborne. The role reports to the Contract Manager - North Island and oversees planning, delivery, and commercial performance with BGIS teams and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate is commercially minded, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, driving safety, quality, and customer outcomes across New Zealand

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of New Zealand construction contracts (NZS 3910 & NZS 3604).
• Proven experience delivering construction projects within live operational environments.
• Knowledge of NZ building compliance requirements, Health & Safety legislation, and government procurement processes.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in contract administration and financial management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and regional delivery teams.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Strong English communication and numeracy skills.
• Residential construction and carpentry experience.
• Experience with project management systems, forecasting, and reporting tools.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects from planning through to completion.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual requirements and milestones.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor performance, project resources, and critical path activities.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasting, variations, WIP, and commercial risks to maintain profitability.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, specifications, and compliance obligations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, tenants, schools, councils, rail operators, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor internal teams while driving accountability, productivity, safety, and quality.
• Promote continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and best-practice project management standards across the region.
• Support tendering, pricing reviews, and identification of future project opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and industry regulations.

Skills

NZ contracts

Live projects

H&S compliance

Contract admin

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Reading plans

Driving licence

Numeracy

Tools

MS Project

Forecasting tools

Reporting tools

Job description

BGIS is seeking an experienced Regional Project Manager to lead residential construction, refurbishment, and upgrade projects across Hawke’s Bay, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Gisborne. The role reports to the Contract Manager - North Island and oversees planning, delivery, and commercial performance with BGIS teams and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate is commercially minded, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, driving safety, quality, and customer outcomes across New Zealand