Project Manager

Webuild; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Wellbeing commitment

Job summary

Webuild in Christchurch is seeking a Project Manager to lead a major package within the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project. Based in Templeton, you will guide multidisciplinary teams across construction delivery, ensuring objectives are met safely, on time and within budget.

You will report to the Project Director and work within a collaborative consortium environment, emphasising governance, quality, and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a similar senior project leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of project objectives across assigned work areas.
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Drive programme performance and proactively manage delivery risks and constraints.
• Coordinate effectively across construction, engineering, commercial, planning and project controls functions.
• Support quality, programme, safety and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure work aligns with governance, contractual and compliance requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with project stakeholders, subcontractors and consortium partners.
• Support project strategy and senior decision-making as a member of the leadership team.

Skills

Construction management

Senior leadership

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Project Overview

This role supports the delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project, a significant infrastructure programme being delivered by the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium, comprising the Webuild Leigh Joint Venture and key project partners.

The project involves the renewal and expansion of critical correctional infrastructure, supporting the long-term needs of New Zealand's justice system through the delivery of modern, high-quality facilities and associated infrastructure.

Delivered within a complex and highly collaborative environment, the project brings together leading construction, engineering and operational specialists to achieve shared outcomes across safety, quality, programme performance and stakeholder expectations. The project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that will provide lasting community value while working alongside experienced professionals from across the consortium.

About the Opportunity

Joining the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium provides the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the successful delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project.

You will be part of an integrated team working within a structured and professional project environment that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. The project offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure delivery, multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading systems and processes, creating excellent opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

About the Role

Based in Templeton, Christchurch and reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager will play a critical leadership role in the successful delivery of a major package of works within the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project. Working closely with the Project Director and wider project leadership team, you will lead multidisciplinary teams across construction delivery, ensuring project objectives are achieved safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, quality and commercial requirements.

This is a significant leadership opportunity within a complex major project environment, requiring a Project Manager who can bring strong operational leadership, sound commercial judgement and a collaborative approach to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of project objectives across assigned work areas.
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Drive programme performance and proactively manage delivery risks and constraints.
• Coordinate effectively across construction, engineering, commercial, planning and project controls functions.
• Support quality, programme, safety and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure work aligns with governance, contractual and compliance requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with project stakeholders, subcontractors and consortium partners.
• Support project strategy and senior decision-making as a member of the leadership team.

About You

• Extensive Project Management experience within major vertical construction projects.
• Ideally, experience delivering complex projects within a Tier 1 construction environment.
• Demonstrated success managing large multidisciplinary teams and subcontractor workforces.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, programme management, commercial delivery and project interfaces.
• Practical, solutions-focused leadership skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships across stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to operate effectively within complex, fast-paced project environments.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a similar senior project leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to the delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project.
• Exposure to industry-leading systems, processes and best practice.
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment that values partnership, expertise and shared success.
• Professional development opportunities across a diverse consortium structure.
• Strong leadership, support and a commitment to employee wellbeing.Competitive remuneration aligned to skills and experience.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Southern Renewal Partners Consortium is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. Guided by our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are focused on creating meaningful employment and development opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for Māori and wider communities. We 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.