Project Manager

PCL Contracting; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Profit sharing

Training progression

Great team

Job summary

PCL Contracting Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team and deliver high-quality civil construction projects across the lower North Island. Based in our Wairarapa office, you will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring safety, on programme delivery, within budget and to the required standards.

Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will lead foremen, coordinate subcontractors and build strong client relationships, while coaching the team and managing budgets,

Qualifications

• Experience managing civil construction projects from commencement to completion.
• Strong understanding of civil construction practices and site safety.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to meet programme, budget, health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Plan construction operations, allocate resources and materials.
• Forward-plan workloads to minimise delays.
• Lead Foremen and Ground Crew on site.
• Monitor daily site operations, productivity and budgets.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure safety inductions.

Skills

Civil construction

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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PCL Contracting – Wellington, North Island

PCL Contracting Ltd is a privately owned civil contracting business primarily based in Pauatahanui, Porirua with an additional yard established over the last few years in Waingawa, Wairarapa. We specialise in roading, car parks, subdivisions, drainage, asphalt, excavation and siteworks. Our motto is \"Quality - We Own It\"

We have worked hard over the last 10 years to build our culture, we don't always get it right, but we are happy to have those honest conversations, as better never stops. As a result, our people work hard, have a laugh along the way and get the job done.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team and help deliver high-quality civil construction projects across the lower North Island.

Based in our Wairarapa office, you will be responsible for managing projects throughout the Wairarapa, with occasional involvement across the Wellington region.

This is a hands-on role responsible for overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Project Manager - Civil Construction

PCL Contracting Ltd is a privately owned civil contracting business primarily based in Pauatahanui, Porirua with an additional yard established over the last few years in Waingawa, Wairarapa. We specialise in roading, car parks, subdivisions, drainage, asphalt, excavation and siteworks. Our motto is \"Quality - We Own It\"

We have worked hard over the last 10 years to build our culture, we don't always get it right, but we are happy to have those honest conversations, as better never stops. As a result, our people work hard, have a laugh along the way and get the job done.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team and help deliver high-quality civil construction projects across the lower North Island.

Based in our Wairarapa office, you will be responsible for managing projects throughout the Wairarapa, with occasional involvement across the Wellington region.

This is a hands-on role responsible for overseeing projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

About the role

Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will manage multiple civil construction projects and lead the people, resources and relationships required to achieve successful outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects to meet programme, budget, health and safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Planning construction operations, resources, equipment, materials and manpower
• Forward-planning workloads to minimise delays and downtime
• Leading and supporting Foremen and Ground Crew
• Managing daily site operations, targets, productivity and resource use
• Identifying underperforming areas and implementing practical solutions
• Building strong relationships with clients, councils, consultants, main contractors and subcontractors
• Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring site inductions and safety requirements are completed
• Monitoring project quality, non-conformances, corrective actions and close-out documentation
• Supporting progress claims, cost management, financial reporting and budget performance
• Completing project documentation, daily reporting, dockets, purchasing, cost allocations, permits and SWMS/JSEAs
• Ensuring projects comply with relevant health and safety, quality, environmental and contractual requirements
• Providing regular reporting and project updates to the Contract Manager
• Taking a practical, hands-on approach on site when required to maintain continuity and productivity
• Coaching of the team to ensure continual growth of our people.
• On site management of staff performance issues working alongside Management and Human Resources where required.

About you

You will be an experienced civil construction professional with strong project management capability and the confidence to lead teams in a busy, proactive environment.

You will bring:

• Experience managing civil construction projects from commencement to completion
• A strong understanding of civil construction practices
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and relationship-management skills
• Experience managing project budgets, resources, programme and documentation
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety
• A high-level understanding of NZS 3910 contract requirements
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• The ability to lead by example and communicate effectively with a range of people
• A commitment to quality, accountability and continuous improvement

Most importantly, you will align with PCL contracting's CRASH values:

• Communication
• Respect
• Attitude
• Support
• Honesty

Why join PCL Contracting?

At PCL Contracting, you will join a team of around 100 people working across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions. We are committed to developing our people, supporting career growth and building a positive team culture.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects, contribute to the continued improvement of a growing civil construction business, and work with a team that takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

What we can provide

• -Competitive rate
• -Medical insurance
• -Profit share
• -Training and progression opportunities
• -Great bunch of people

Applicants must be a NZ Citizen or Resident

PCL Contracting Ltd“Quality – We Own It.”

PCL Contracting offers great support to it's employees and genuinely takes care of its people - if this sounds like what you are looking for in a company - then PCL may be the company for you!