Project Manager - Commercial Construction

X4 Construction; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Construction in Wellington seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple commercial construction projects. This role focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes across a strong project pipeline and building lasting client relationships.

You will manage projects from pre-construction through handover, coordinating programmes, budgets and suppliers, while maintaining safety, quality and on-time delivery for repeat clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects.
• Experience managing projects in the $1M–$10M range.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Excellent planning, organisation and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Independent yet collaborative team player.
• Commitment to quality and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Taking overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple commercial construction projects.
• Managing projects from pre-construction and procurement through to completion and handover.
• Leading project programmes, budgets, procurement, subcontractor management and quality.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Managing commercial outcomes, variations, costs, risks and project performance.
• Coordinating multiple projects at different stages while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with repeat clients and key project stakeholders.
• Identifying and managing project risks before they become issues.
• Supporting the wider project team and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to a high standard.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Construction

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting

Job description

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X4 Construction – Wellington, North Island

Project Manager – Wellington

Commercial Construction | Projects $1M–$10M

The Opportunity

We’re currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established commercial main contractor in Wellington.

This is an opportunity to step into a key role within a genuinely tight-knit team, working across a strong pipeline of commercial projects and building long-term relationships with repeat clients.

With projects typically ranging from $1M–$10M, and a sweet spot around $3M, this role would suit a Project Manager who enjoys having plenty on the go and is confident managing multiple projects across different stages of delivery.

You may have three key projects under your direct management, while also providing support across a couple of additional projects. As a result, strong organisation, commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise effectively are essential. You will be working with a experienced Site Managers on these projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple commercial construction projects

• Managing projects from pre-construction and procurement through to completion and handover

• Leading project programmes, budgets, procurement, subcontractor management and quality

• Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams

• Managing commercial outcomes, variations, costs, risks and project performance

• Coordinating multiple projects at different stages while maintaining strong attention to detail

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with repeat clients and key project stakeholders

• Identifying and managing project risks before they become issues

• Supporting the wider project team and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing environment

• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to a high standard

About You

We’re looking for an experienced commercial construction Project Manager who can take ownership and hit the ground running.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects

• Experience managing projects in the $1M–$10M range, ideally with a strong background around the $3M mark

• The ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong commercial and contractual understanding

• Excellent planning, organisation and time-management skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• A practical, solutions-focused approach to project delivery

• The confidence to work independently while contributing to a close-knit team

• A strong focus on quality, client relationships and delivering the right outcome

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than simply another Project Manager position.

The company has built its reputation around quality delivery, strong client relationships and repeat business, creating a solid pipeline of work in the Wellington market.

The culture is a genuine point of difference. You’ll be joining a close-knit, collaborative team where people know each other, support one another and enjoy working together. There is a strong sense of ownership across the business, with the opportunity to make a real impact rather than simply becoming another number.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking for a role where you can manage interesting projects, work closely with clients and be part of a team that genuinely values its people, this could be worth a conversation.