Public Sector Infra Project Manager - Hybrid (Queenstown)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave allowance

Professional development and training

Travel allowance for site visits

Long-term contract extensions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager to lead infrastructure initiatives in Queenstown, with a focus on roads, water systems, and community facilities. You will drive project planning, execution, and reporting, coordinating with municipal authorities, consultants, and contractors.

The role requires strong leadership, procurement, and contract management skills, plus experience in public sector environments and GIS-enabled planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience, preferably in public sector or infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering infrastructure projects in municipal/government context.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of public sector infrastructure projects (roads, water systems, community facilities).
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, and contractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Public procurement

Contract management

GIS systems

Interpreting drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager to lead infrastructure initiatives in Queenstown, with a focus on roads, water systems, and community facilities. You will drive project planning, execution, and reporting, coordinating with municipal authorities, consultants, and contractors.

The role requires strong leadership, procurement, and contract management skills, plus experience in public sector environments and GIS-enabled planning.