Project Manager - Property

Airways New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airways New Zealand is seeking experienced Project Managers for the Project Delivery team in Christchurch (Burnside). The role blends property and fit-out expertise with a broad portfolio focus.

You will report to a Project Delivery Manager and work with operational teams and technical specialists to deliver projects on scope, time and budget. The successful candidate will have 10+ years in complex, regulated environments and at least 5+ years delivering projects of similar scale, with strong

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce or equivalent.
• PMBOK knowledge and practical project management experience.
• PM Certification (PMP) is a plus.
• Experience with construction and fit-out methods, sequencing, site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead property and fit-out projects from initiation to closure, ensuring scope, time and budget adherence.
• Coordinate with internal specialists, consultants, contractors and suppliers across property, building services and technology interfaces.
• Manage scope, time, cost, quality, risks, and reporting while complying with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support operational readiness and minimize disruption to airlines, airport operations and staff.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Construction knowledge

Budget management

Risk management

MS Office

Reading drawings

PMBOK

Education

Undergraduate degree (Engineering/Science/Commerce)

PM Certification (PMP)

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

About Airways:

Our people manage New Zealand's 30 million square kms of airspace, providing air traffic control, surveillance, communication, flight inspection, mapping, and airspace design services. We work with government, regulatory authorities, airlines, airports, and the general aviation community to ensure pilots, passengers and goods reach their destination - safely. At Airways, our values underpin all that we do. We value Safety, One Airways, Excellence and Success in all that we do.

Our organisation is made up of operational business groups that are supported by governance and corporate services functions. Our team members are located in offices, workshops, Air Traffic Control Towers and surveillance centres across Aotearoa. To learn more about our people and organisational structure, check out www.airways.co.nz/about.

About the Team:

The Technology business unit is responsible for the effective delivery, management and services of all technology disciplines within the air navigation services environment – engineering design, software design and development, technology architecture and infrastructure, asset management, installation and maintenance, technical training, workload planning, maintenance program development, project management, and logistics support. The purpose of Portfolio Delivery is to provide workforce and capital programme planning, to successfully project manage the delivery of the capital programme, and to optimise the performance of the Technology Group.

About the Projects:

With over a hundred projects underway at any time, our p rojects span property, e ngineering/ i nfrastructure , e lectrical/ p ower , n etwork s and enterprise systems. This opportunity focuses on property and fit outs across highly regulated , operational environments, with flexibility to manage projects across the wider portfolio as projects arise.

Our uniquely complex environment includes 20+ inhouse systems, hardware (design, build, installation and maintenance) at 90 NavAid sites, networks (design, implementation and maintenance), IT services (design, maintenance and improvement), construction and maintenance of buildings.

About the Role:

We’re recruiting multiple permanent full-time Project Managers at intermediate and senior levels in our Project Delivery team, based at our Christchurch (Burnside) office. This opportunity combines property and fit-out expertise with a generalist approach to our varied project portfolio.

Reporting to a Project Delivery Manager, you’ll work with operational teams and technical specialists to deliver projects within agreed scope, time and budget, and contribute to programme outcomes.

As a Project Manager , you r key responsibilities include :

• Leading property and fit-out projects from initiation and planning through delivery , monitoring, staged operational handover and closure, and managing projects in other disciplines as required.
• Managing scope, time, cost, quality, issues, risks, people, communication, procurement and reporting, while meeting safety and regulatory requirements and supporting operational readiness.
• Sequencing works to maintain operational continuity and minimise impacts on airlines, airport companies, regulatory authorities, military, general aviation, the public and staff.
• Coordinating with internal specialists, consultants, contractors and suppliers across property, building services and technology interfaces.
  

About You:

You bring 10+ years’ industry experience in complex, highly regulated operational environments comparable to Airways (a state-owned enterprise with 800+ employees across multiple locations), including 5+ years’ project management experience delivering projects of comparable scale and complexity.

You communicate clearly, build collaborative relationships, influence project decisions and solve problems with specialists across disciplines. You can adapt to changing priorities and take responsibility for delivery without needing technical expertise in every area.

You’ll also bring:

• Undergraduate university degree in Engineering, Science , Comme rce or equivalent
• Advanced practical knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK preferred)
• Knowledge of construction and fit-out methods, sequencing, site operations, building materials and temporary works, including constructability, asset lifecycle, durability and whole-of-life costs
• Ability to read, interpret and critically review construction drawings, specifications and shop drawings
• Experience managing commercial contractors, vendors and suppliers
• Financial and budget management skills
• Experience identifying , assessing and managing project risks, and applying quality assurance and control systems
• Knowledge of relevant safety legislation
• Competence in the MS Office Suite including SharePoint, Teams and MS Project.
  

Helpful, but not essential:

• Postgraduate university degree or equivalent
• PMP accreditation or similar professional project management qualification
• Prior exposure to Sentient PPM software.
  

Please note that you must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered.

This role will require the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment background checks including references, drug and alcohol screening, criminal conviction, and related checks.

Application closing date is Tuesday, 17 th November.

At Airways, our people are at the heart of what we do to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We currently hold the Rainbow Tick and NQTick (neurodiversity) and are working towards Gender Tick. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and therefore encourage applications from diverse candidates.