Project Manager (BOP)

Maxion; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxion Civil is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civil construction projects in Rotorua and across the Bay of Plenty.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and a focus on safety, quality and delivery on time and within budget. Regular travel to project sites is expected, with opportunities to work across multiple sites and mentor site teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, cost control and contract administration.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Good understanding of NZ construction contracts, preferably including NZS 3910.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound understanding of health & safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• A practical, proactive and results-focused approach.
• A full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Fluency in Mandarin would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil construction projects from commencement through to completion.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor project programmes, resources, costs and delivery.
• Manage project budgets, cashflow, progress claims, variations and subcontractor payments.
• Ensure contractual requirements, notices, RFIs and project documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, councils, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and report progress, risks and issues to senior management.
• Ensure defects and quality issues are identified and addressed promptly.

Skills

Civil projects

Project planning

Cost control

Contract administration

Subcontractors

Site teams

NZ contracts

Health & safety

Quality & environment

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Independent work

Results-focused

NZ driver’s licence

Mandarin pref

Job description

Maxion Civil is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team, based in Rotorua and responsible for managing civil construction projects across the Bay of Plenty region.

This is a hands‑on project management role requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver projects safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Regular travel to project sites across the Bay of Plenty will be required, with occasional travel to other company worksites where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil construction projects from commencement through to completion

• Plan, coordinate and monitor project programmes, resources, costs and delivery

• Manage project budgets, cashflow, progress claims, variations and subcontractor payments

• Ensure contractual requirements, notices, RFIs and project documentation are completed accurately and on time

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, councils, subcontractors and other key stakeholders

• Manage subcontractors and project teams to achieve programme and quality requirements

• Monitor project risks and implement appropriate controls

• Ensure projects comply with company quality, environmental and health & safety requirements

• Conduct and oversee site pre-starts, toolbox meetings and project documentation

• Support, mentor and manage Site Managers, Supervisors and site teams

• Monitor project performance and report progress, risks and issues to senior management

• Ensure defects and quality issues are identified and addressed promptly

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects

• Strong knowledge of project planning, cost control and contract administration

• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams

• Good understanding of NZ construction contracts, preferably including NZS 3910

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Sound understanding of health & safety, quality and environmental requirements

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• A practical, proactive and results-focused approach

• A full New Zealand driver's licence

• Fluency in Mandarin would be preferred

Experience in civil infrastructure, drainage, water, wastewater, roading, concrete or related civil works would be advantageous.

Location & Travel

This position is based in Rotorua and will primarily be responsible for projects throughout the Bay of Plenty region.

The successful applicant must be comfortable with regular travel between project sites as part of the role. From time to time, travel to other Maxion Civil projects or worksites may also be required depending on operational needs.

Applicants must currently hold a valid New Zealand work visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Overseas applications requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.