Project Manager

Stellar Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in New Zealand is seeking a Project Manager to oversee heating, ventilation, and hot water projects. The role involves managing budgets and schedules while maintaining effective communication with builders and clients. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in project management in plumbing or HVAC. The position offers health insurance, career growth, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Health insurance & wellbeing support

Career growth and development opportunities

Steady hours + healthy work-life balance

A supportive, down-to-earth team

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Plumbing, HVAC, or building services project management.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with project software (SimPRO is a bonus).

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, schedules, and project delivery.
• Organise stock, materials, and resources.
• Liaise with builders, clients, and trades.
• Keep everything up to date in SimPRO.
• Do site checks and sort out issues as they come up.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SimPRO

Job description

Are you someone who likes to keep things running smoothly, stay organised, and build great relationships along the way? This Project Manager role could be a great fit.

About the Role

You’ll be overseeing heating, ventilation, and hot water projects from start to finish. That means keeping an eye on budgets and timelines, making sure the right people and resources are in place, and supporting your team so everything gets delivered to a high standard. You’ll also be working closely with builders, clients, and subcontractors, so good communication is key.

What’s in it for you?

• Health insurance & wellbeing support
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Steady hours + a healthy work-life balance
• A supportive, down-to-earth team

Day-to-day, you’ll

• Manage budgets, schedules, and project delivery
• Organise stock, materials, and resources
• Liaise with builders, clients, and trades
• Keep everything up to date in SimPRO
• Do site checks and sort out issues as they come up

What you’ll bring

• 2+ years’ experience in Plumbing, HVAC, or building services project management
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Experience with project software (SimPRO is a bonus)
• A practical, problem-solving approach

The Culture

This is a collaborative, hands-on team that values quality and initiative. You’ll be given the trust to run with your projects, but also the backing of a manager who genuinely supports growth, balance, and development.

Apply now or email [e-mail] with any questions.