Project Manager

Breen Construction; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dunedin seeks a Project Manager to oversee various residential and commercial projects. The role requires at least 3 years of project management experience in construction and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. The company emphasizes a supportive culture with growth opportunities and competitive remuneration, including health insurance and bonuses.

Benefits

Health insurance

Service bonuses

Regular company functions

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Project Manager in construction.
• Experience with financial management and subcontractor management.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of residential and commercial projects.
• Coordinate people and processes to meet project timelines.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical drawing interpretation

MS Office Suite

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Overview

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Breen has been a pioneer in construction for 86 years. What began in Southland and Central Otago, today spans from Oamaru to Twizel, Dunedin to Invercargill, Alexandra to Wanaka. Our skilled teams work together to deliver exceptional commercial, civil, rural, and residential projects. Breen’s beginnings as a small family business remain at the heart of who we are today. We pull together, do great work, and encourage each other to be better, every single day. We look for like-minded, excellent operators and agile thinkers, known for being great at what they do.

The job

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Dunedin team, to project manage a variety of residential and commercial projects.

With the support of the Breen team, the successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running, as you manage the end-to-end lifecycle of projects. This includes coordinating people and processes to ensure that work is delivered on time and to budget without compromising quality. You'll be capable of running multiple projects at a time and will be the go-to person for everything involving each project’s organization and timeline.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally a minimum of 3+ years experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry
• Proven experience managing all aspects of a job including financials, programming, quality control, understanding drawings and details, subcontractor management and H&S documentation
• An analytical and logical approach to organizing and carrying out your work
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Personal drive, initiative, and a natural curiosity to understand and solve problems
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with multiple ongoing projects
• Strong understanding of the H&S at Work Act
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and good numeracy
• Ability to work as part of a team, but confident when working independently and unsupervised
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite) and ability to learn new technology quickly. Experience with MS Project and Procore would be beneficial
• Ability to build relationships both internally and externally with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients alike
• Right to live and work in New Zealand

We offer you

• A great supportive team within a company that has a genuinely people-focused culture.
• An opportunity to grow your management skills within a dynamic team environment.
• We will invest in your growth, value your contribution and nurture your personal and professional development
• Competitive remuneration package
• Health insurance and service bonuses
• Regular company functions and social events, including an active social club

Please note we will shortlist and contact candidates as they apply, so don't delay in submitting your application.

To apply, please click copy and paste the following to take you to our careers page: https://tbz.chris21.co.nz/TBZ_MERp/

Candidates must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. Any applications from people who do not have the existing legal right to live and work in New Zealand will not be responded to.

We are committed to building the strong foundations needed to deliver a better future.

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