Project Manager

Aoraki Construction Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Parental Leave Policy

Team events

Memberships in industry bodies

Job summary

Aoraki Construction Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Wellington to oversee diverse commercial construction projects. This role requires strong organizational skills, leadership qualities, and a solutions-focused attitude. Responsibilities include managing projects from initiation to completion, coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The company offers a supportive work environment with benefits including health insurance and a progressive parental leave policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead a team.
• Knowledge of the Wellington construction environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial construction projects from commencement to completion.
• Programming and coordinating subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Managing health & safety, quality assurance, and project compliance.
• Leading project teams effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Integrity

Safety focus

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Construction Contracts Act (CCA)

NZS3910 contracts

Job description

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join the Aoraki team delivering a strong pipeline of diverse commercial projects in the Wellington Region. Our project delivery team is focused on delivering high‑quality commercial construction projects that we can all be proud of, while building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors throughout the process. We take a practical and solutions‑focused approach to project delivery, driving programme, quality, commercial outcomes, and stakeholder involvement to achieve successful results. We want someone to complement and strengthen our team – what’s important to us is both construction experience and attitude.

• Super organised and highly driven to achieve project targets and deadlines.
• A leader and team player with high levels of integrity and honesty.
• Respectful and appreciative of all people: able to strongly lead and get the best from your team.
• Safety focused, supportive of your team, and committed to achieving great outcomes for our clients.
• Forward‑looking and always challenging how we do things – never satisfied with ‘normal’.

• Managing commercial construction projects from commencement through to completion.
• Programming and coordinating subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Managing health & safety, quality assurance, and project compliance.
• Leading project teams while maintaining strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

• The Construction Contracts Act (CCA)
• NZS3910 contracts and administration
• Commercial construction methodologies and project delivery
• And ideally the Wellington local construction environment.

Working with us

We offer a great team culture and supportive work environment, as well as a number of employee benefits:

• Southern Cross health insurance plan
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to counselling, legal advice, and budgeting support
• A progressive Parental Leave Policy that extends beyond statutory requirements and includes both primary and secondary caregivers
• Frequent team events so you can do fun stuff with your workmates outside of work
• Industry body/institute memberships including Building Institute Aotearoa (BIA), National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS)
• Wāhine o Aoraki, a space for women in construction to connect regularly in an informal setting and chat about the challenges and experiences on site.