Project Manager - Lower North Island

Hawkins; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins in Wellington is seeking an experienced commercial construction Project Manager to lead our Lower North team on current and secured forward workload. You will ensure safety, quality, cost and schedule are managed across projects typically above $30 million and you'll nurture strong client and site-team relationships.

You'll collaborate with Site Management, Quantity Surveyors and engineers, guiding the project team, reporting progress, and mentoring junior staff to uphold Hawkins'

Qualifications

• Experience leading large commercial construction projects.
• Proven track record delivering projects on or ahead of schedule.
• Experience managing safety, quality, cost and time constraints.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety, quality, cost and time across projects over $30m+ in value.
• Coordinate with Site Management, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers and clients.
• Coach and mentor the project team; drive subcontractor performance.
• Prepare and present programme and financial status reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Project

Subcontractor management

HSE management

Programme reporting

Cost control

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hawkins is New Zealand's leading commercial construction company, known for our innovation, expertise, and ability to deliver exceptional projects. We take pride in partnering with our clients and construction teams to achieve outstanding results.

From schools and healthcare facilities to heritage restorations and civic buildings, Hawkins leads the delivery of New Zealand's most iconic and complex projects across all sectors. We're not just shaping the country's future - we're shaping rewarding careers for our people too.

About The Role

As our Lower North team expands to meet the needs of our current projects and secured forward workload, we now have an opportunity for an experienced commercial construction Project Manager to join us based in Wellington.

You will have a proven record of ensuring the requirements of safety, quality, cost and time are maintained through the duration of our projects. Essential, will be your experience working on a variety of commercial construction projects over $30m.

There will be plenty of interaction with Site Management, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers and clients, so you'll need to be a natural at developing and maintaining great relationships as well as coaching and mentoring of your project team. You'll be a key member of our team and will get to work with some of New Zealand's most knowledgeable construction professionals.

What We Are Looking For

• A can-do attitude and work ethic
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, on a range of large commercial construction projects ($30m plus)
• Proven track record of projects delivered on or ahead of time
• Strong programming skills with proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Project reporting experience with respect to programme, financial status, quality and Health & Safety
• Experience managing performance of subcontractors
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate the project team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to manage the key requirements: time, cost, quality, HSE and client management.

Why Hawkins

Hawkins is an industry leader in the delivery of construction projects. Being part of a team that successfully delivers complex and challenging projects will give you the chance to further build your career. You can also expect generous employee benefits, training and development pathways, a culture of innovation, collaboration and flexibility.

For confidential enquiries please contact us via email [e-mail]

Please note only candidates who have the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical.

For further information about Hawkins, please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HawkinsNZ, www.linkedin.com/company/hawkins-group or view our website www.hawkins.co.nz