Project Manager

Webuild S.p.A.; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid parental leave

Flexible/remote work options

Learning & development

Wellbeing programs

Private health insurance

Project exposure

Job summary

Webuild S.p.A. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the senior project leadership team for a major vertical construction project in Christchurch, New Zealand.

You will work closely with the Project Director to deliver at-scale construction, guiding multidisciplinary teams, driving programme performance, and ensuring safety, quality, and commercial objectives are met. The role requires extensive PM experience in large-scale vertical building projects, ideally within a Tier 1 context,

Qualifications

• Extensive PM or senior construction delivery experience on major vertical building projects.
• Experience in Tier 1 construction environments delivering large-scale vertical projects.
• Led large multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors across complex packages.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, programme, design, and delivery interfaces.
• Proven ability to drive delivery in high-value, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management with senior client interaction.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful delivery of a major vertical construction project in Christchurch.
• Provide senior leadership across construction activities, multidisciplinary teams and interfaces.
• Drive programme performance and resolve delivery constraints, risks and interface issues.
• Coordinate across construction, design, engineering, commercial, planning and project controls.
• Ensure safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives stay at the forefront.
• Provide clear direction to project teams, subcontractors and delivery partners.
• Build strong relationships with the client and project stakeholders.
• Support project strategy, governance and senior-level decision making.

Skills

Project management

Vertical construction

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Delivery planning

Risk & interface management

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

Job description

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Webuild in New Zealand forms part of a global infrastructure group, bringing together international capability with strong local delivery expertise. In New Zealand, we partner closely with clients and communities to deliver complex, high-quality infrastructure that supports long-term social and economic outcomes.

Our work spans major vertical and horizontal infrastructure projects, supported by robust engineering capability, disciplined delivery systems, and a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and excellence. While New Zealand is our core focus, we are supported by the broader Webuild network across Australia, including Clough and e2o, providing access to additional experience, systems and technical depth when needed.

Our business is built on strong values and a collaborative culture, earning us a reputation as an employer of choice for a diverse and talented workforce. We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive, while contributing to the delivery of infrastructure that strengthens communities and enables a more sustainable future.

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the senior project leadership team delivering a major, complex vertical construction project in Christchurch.

Working closely with the Project Director, you will hold a pivotal role in the leadership and day-to-day delivery of the project. This is a significant construction environment involving multiple disciplines, packages and work fronts, requiring a Project Manager who is comfortable operating at scale and can bring strong leadership, sound judgement and a disciplined approach to delivery.

Who you are

Collaborative. Decisive. Commercially astute. Delivery focused.

These are just a few words that describe you.

You are an accomplished construction leader who is comfortable with the scale, complexity and accountability that comes with major project delivery. You know how to bring teams together, maintain momentum and make sound decisions in a demanding construction environment.

Your focus will include:

• Working closely with the Project Director to lead the successful delivery of the project and drive key project priorities.
• Providing senior leadership across construction activities, multidisciplinary teams and multiple work fronts.
• Driving programme performance and proactively identifying and resolving delivery constraints, risks and interface issues.
• Coordinating effectively across construction, design, engineering, commercial, planning and project controls.
• Ensuring safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives remain at the forefront of project delivery.
• Providing clear direction and accountability across project teams, subcontractors and delivery partners.
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with the client, project stakeholders, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supporting project strategy, governance and senior-level decision making as a key member of the project leadership team.

What you will bring to the team:

• Extensive Project Management or senior construction delivery experience within major vertical building projects.
• Ideally, experience gained within a Tier 1 construction environment, leading the delivery of large, complex building projects.
• Candidates from Tier 2 contractors will also be considered where they can demonstrate substantial experience delivering large-scale, complex vertical construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading large multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and complex packages of work.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, programme, design, commercial and delivery interfaces.
• A proven ability to operate effectively within complex, high-value and fast-paced project environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management capability, with the confidence to work closely with senior project and client leadership.
• A practical, collaborative leadership style with the ability to make sound decisions and maintain momentum through challenging stages of project delivery.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.

Webuild's people enjoy:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join
• Flexible and remote work options to manage work and lifestyle commitments
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Numerous mental health and well-being programs
• Special offers on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, retail and more
• Exposure to a range of iconic projects and industries

We're building a diverse workforce

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are proud to be an employer that values diversity, equity and inclusion. Guided by our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are focused on creating meaningful training and employment opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for Māori and wider communities.

As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, Māori, Pasifika peoples, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

The employment relationship will be governed by New Zealand Employment Law.