Senior Construction Project Manager – Wanaka

Cook Brothers Construction; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Social club

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cook Brothers Construction in Wanaka is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-value commercial projects across the Southern Lakes. You will mentor site teams, manage programmes, and collaborate with trade partners to deliver on time and on budget.

With a minimum of five years’ NZ/Australia PM experience, you’ll drive health and safety, quality outcomes, and client satisfaction while developing your leadership capabilities in a supportive, growth-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in NZ or AU.
• Experience in commercial construction, particularly in Southern Lakes region preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage challenging conversations.
• Proven planning and programme management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and manage all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor construction programmes, manage risks proactively.
• Drive Health & Safety excellence across all projects.
• Lead cost control, budgeting, and KPI achievement.
• Champion quality and sustainable construction practices.
• Provide leadership to Site Managers and Build Teams; collaborate with Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Health & Safety

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Negotiation

PM Software

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Cook Brothers Construction in Wanaka is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-value commercial projects across the Southern Lakes. You will mentor site teams, manage programmes, and collaborate with trade partners to deliver on time and on budget.

With a minimum of five years’ NZ/Australia PM experience, you’ll drive health and safety, quality outcomes, and client satisfaction while developing your leadership capabilities in a supportive, growth-focused firm.