Project Manager - Civil Construction

Dempsey Wood; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-owned business

Competitive remuneration

Diverse projects across land dev & inf

Modern plant & equipment

Professional culture

Job summary

Dempsey Wood in Auckland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver civil construction projects across the region. You will oversee direction, coordination, implementation and completion while ensuring safety, timeliness, budget adherence and quality.

The ideal candidate has strong technical and commercial acumen, proven leadership of diverse site teams, and excellent communication with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or similar.
• 3+ years’ project management experience in land development and civil infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, roading, structures and/or utilities.
• Good working knowledge of NZS 3910.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse site teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall direction, coordination, implementation and completion of civil construction projects across the Auckland region.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Maintain quality communication with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a long-standing family-owned earthworks & civil construction company.

24th August, 2026

At Dempsey Wood, we are enthusiastic about crafting the communities of tomorrow, while supporting our whānau to thrive.
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver civil construction projects across the Auckland region.
Why join Dempsey Wood?

• 100% family-owned New Zealand business that genuinely cares about its people. We love to do the mahi, recognise our people & share our wins.
• Competitive remuneration
• Range of projects across land development & infrastructure
• Modern, well-maintained plant & equipment
• A professional yet personable culture focused on creating the communities of the future.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation and completion of civil construction projects across the Auckland region. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards, while delivering quality communication with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

What we’re looking for:

Our ideal candidate is a confident leader with strong technical and commercial acumen, and a proactive approach to solving problems.

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or similar
• 3+ years’ project management experience in land development and civil infrastructure
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, roading, structures and/or utilities
• Good working knowledge of NZS 3910
• Strong IT skills, including MS Project and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse site teams.

Who we are:

Founded in 1993, Dempsey Wood is a family-owned New Zealand civil construction company operating across Auckland and the North Island. We are a professional and personable workforce, passionate about creating the communities of the future and supporting our whānau to be the best they can be.

Join us: working together on tomorrow.

Please note that to be the successful candidate, you will need to pass a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol test & provide a satisfactory Ministry of Justice check. You will also need the current right to work in New Zealand.