Project Manager | Interiors

Franklin Smith Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Smith Group in Auckland seeks a Project Manager with a proven track record in commercial interiors/construction. You will ensure timely delivery, manage budgets, and coordinate with clients and consultants while overseeing site teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a similar role in New Zealand, with a carpentry qualification seen as an advantage. A strong emphasis on safety and stakeholder management is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in commercial interiors/construction in NZ
• Carpentry qualification is a plus
• Proven delivery of projects on time and within budget

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• High level programming and planning
• Liaise with clients and consultants
• Oversee site managers/site team where appropriate
• Manage high-profile clients
• Maintain highest safety standards

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client Liaison

People Management

Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Carpentry qualification

Job description

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Franklin Smith Group - Auckland, North Island

• Variety of commercial interiors projects up to $5mil
• High performing team with an 'excellence' culture
• Work with blue-chip clients
• Opportunity to grow into the leadership team
• Great working environment - Tight/fun culture

What's in it for you:

• Variety of commercial interiors projects up to $5mil
• High performing team with an 'excellence' culture
• Work with blue-chip clients
• Opportunity to grow into the leadership team
• Secure project pipeline
• Great working environment - Tight/fun culture

The company:

With over 20 years industry experience, this commercial construction company is seeing a growth path over the coming years. With 20 staff and a project pipeline containing huge variety, it's easy to see why this business have such a great staff retention rate.

The role:

The role will include but not be limited to;

• Ensuring the project is delivered in a timely manner and within budget
• A high level of programming and planning
• Liaising with clients and consultants
• Overseeing site managers/site team where appropriate
• Managing high-profile clients
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety

About you:

The ideal candidate will ideally have experience at least 3 years experience in a similar/Project Management role for a Commercial main contractor (interiors/Construction) in the New Zealand market. A Carpentry qualification would be an advantage but more important is a proven track record of successful delivery of projects for a similar business in the local market.