Regional Residential Construction Project Lead

BGIS; Napier; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Career development

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse construction projects

Job summary

BGIS is seeking an experienced Regional Project Manager to lead residential construction projects across Hawke’s Bay, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Gisborne. You will oversee planning, delivery, and commercial performance while coordinating BGIS teams, subcontractors, and clients to deliver quality outcomes for New Zealand communities.

The role requires a proactive, commercially minded construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads teams, and is dedicated to delivering

Qualifications

• NZ contracts experience (NZS 3910, NZS 3604).
• Delivery of construction projects in live environments.
• Knowledge of NZ building compliance and Health & Safety rules.
• Strong commercial sense with contract admin/finance skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple regional projects and teams.
• Hold a valid NZ Driver Licence.
• Strong English and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects from planning to completion.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to contract milestones.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractors, resources, and critical-path activities.
• Monitor budgets, forecasting, variations, and WIP to protect profitability.
• Ensure quality, standards, and regulatory compliance for projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead internal teams, driving accountability, productivity, safety and quality.
• Promote continuous improvement and best-practice project management across the region.
• Support tendering, pricing reviews, and future opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety legislation and company policies.

Skills

NZ contracts

Live projects

Building compliance

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-project mgmt

NZ Driver Licence

English & numeracy

Job description

BGIS is seeking an experienced Regional Project Manager to lead residential construction projects across Hawke’s Bay, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Gisborne. You will oversee planning, delivery, and commercial performance while coordinating BGIS teams, subcontractors, and clients to deliver quality outcomes for New Zealand communities.

The role requires a proactive, commercially minded construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads teams, and is dedicated to delivering