Project Manager

Fletcher Building Limited; Tauranga, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Brian Perry Civil is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own delivery from planning through completion on complex civil works. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing safety, risk, and client outcomes across sites in Hamilton or Tauranga with periods away as required.

The ideal candidate brings a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years in complex civil infrastructure, and proven success with Tier 1 contractors, plus strong commercial acumen and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with three waters, water, wastewater or concrete structures projects.
• Proven success delivering projects for a Tier 1 or major civil contractor.
• Strong commercial and contractual management capability.
• Excellent written communication skills, including formal reporting and contract correspondence.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of others.
• The flexibility to travel and work away from home during the week when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, contracts and commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead and develop project engineers, supervisors and site teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Manage project reporting, contractual notifications and project documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Careers Made Possible at Brian Perry Civil

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a team that thrives on collaboration and bold thinking, delivering complex civil projects that shape communities and protect environments. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work leaves a lasting impact.

About the Role

In this role you'll take ownership of project delivery from planning through to completion, ensuring strong safety, commercial, programme and client outcomes. This role is suited to an experienced Project Manager who enjoys leading people, managing risk, and delivering technically challenging civil works.

This role can be based in Hamilton or Tauranga, with travel and periods working away from home required depending on project location.

• Leading the delivery of large-scale civil infrastructure projects
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, contracts and commercial outcomes
• Building and maintaining strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships
• Leading and developing project engineers, supervisors and site teams
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements
• Managing project reporting, contractual notifications and project documentation

What You’ll Bring

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 10+ years' experience delivering complex civil infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in three waters, water, wastewater or concrete structures projects
• Proven success delivering projects for a Tier 1 or major civil contractor
• Well-developed commercial and contractual management capability
• Excellent written communication skills, including formal reporting and contract correspondence
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of others
• The flexibility to travel and work away from home during the week when required

About Us

Brian Perry Civil are specialists in ground engineering and civil construction, delivering some of the most complex and technically challenging projects. From foundations and marine works to three waters infrastructure, our work goes beyond construction - we're shaping communities, protecting environments, and building a legacy of innovation. We thrive on bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision - "Build Better Together". We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.