Project Manager: Buildings / Vertical

Frequency; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frequency NZ Ltd is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their Auckland team. The role involves overseeing project delivery across various sectors, ensuring client satisfaction, and managing project risks. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in the New Zealand construction industry and a proactive approach to project management.

Benefits

5 weeks of annual leave

4% employer KiwiSaver contribution

Access to EAP services

$200 Wellness Benefit

Annual company-wide retreat

Ongoing support for learning and development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' relevant New Zealand-based experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience managing vertical or horizontal build environments.
• Knowledge of NZS3910/3916 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery through all phases.
• Manage day-to-day project requirements with senior oversight.
• Proactively identify and address risks.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Project Planning

Client Management

Job description

Frequency is a New Zealand-owned and operated specialist project advisory consultancy that has been optimising Kiwi infrastructure for over a decade. We partner closely with our clients, ensuring they have access to experienced, senior professionals from day one. Our expertise spans multiple sectors, including Education, Transport, Health, Airports, Ports, and Water Infrastructure. We believe in sharing real-world knowledge, leaving our clients better equipped to navigate New Zealand’s complex project pathways.

We have a Project Manager role to work in our Auckland office on our Buildings team, focusing on Project Delivery through all project lifecycles, on a range of sectors and projects. We're looking for someone who has at least three years' experience as a client-side Project Manager in the vertical construction space.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with five-plus years' relevant New Zealand-based experience to join our vibrant team in Auckland. As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in project delivery, taking ownership of key aspects of projects and engaging directly with clients.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in managing vertical or horizontal build environment through design, procurement, and contract management phases.
• Ability to manage day-to-day project requirements with Senior oversight as required, through clear direction, strong verbal and written communication, chairing and minuting regular meetings, encouraging and supporting the team to achieve deliverables.
• Proactively identify and address risks and issues to minimize and mitigate impact to the projects.
• Think ahead and plan for the success of your project.
• Create and implement plans and strategies at a project level to achieve goals.
• Manage the delivery of projects to fully satisfy client needs and expectations.
• Proactively manage client expectations and relationships.
• Knowledge and basic application of NZS3910/3916 contracts.
• Clear, concise communication (written and verbal), active listening, and adaptability to connect with a broad range of people.
• Professional approach, manner, and presentation.
• Eagerness to learn and develop your career.

At Frequency, we believe in the power of genuine, in-person collaboration. Our office-first culture is a cornerstone of how we work. Being physically present enables stronger relationships, supports accelerated learning, and fosters shared energy that drives teamwork and innovation. While we trust our team to work flexibly when needed, our default is working together in the office—where conversations flow naturally, and we can tackle challenges collaboratively.

We also offer:

• 5 weeks of annual leave
• 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Access to support through EAP services for you and your whānau
• $200 Wellness Benefit to empower you to engage in wellbeing practices that best support you
• Annual company-wide retreat
• Ongoing support for your learning and development, including company-wide forums, individual training budgets, and professional memberships.

If you’re excited about the opportunity to join a high-performing team that’s passionate about delivering results, we’d love to hear from you!

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below, not via Seek directly, as we do not routinely check Seek applications.

Apply here: https://frequency.bamboohr.com/careers/78

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

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