Senior Project Manager

RobLawMax Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$180k–$200k salary

2IC opportunity

Direct exposure to Regional Manager

Clear pathway to regional leadership

Major civil infra projects

Autonomy and responsibility

Long-term career progression

Exciting project pipeline

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment is assisting a well-established New Zealand–owned civil construction business in Auckland to appoint a Senior Project Manager / 2IC to lead major civil projects and contribute to regional leadership.

You will deliver projects circa $15M+, manage programmes, finances, safety and quality, and mentor Project Managers and engineers. This role offers a clear pathway into senior operational leadership with autonomy and significant impact on growth.

Qualifications

• Seasoned contractor-side Senior PM or PM ready for broader leadership
• Proven track record delivering large civil construction projects
• Strong commercial, financial, and risk management skills
• Excellent client and stakeholder management and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead major civil construction projects from planning through to completion
• Manage programme, commercial, financial, quality, and H&S performance
• Lead and develop Project Managers and engineers
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Identify commercial opportunities and manage project risks
• Support resource planning and regional operational performance
• Contribute to tendering, pre-construction and business development
• Work with the Regional Manager on business planning and growth

Skills

Senior PM

Leadership

Client management

Financial management

People development

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Job description

Take the Next Step Into Senior Leadership

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager ready to move beyond project delivery and take on a broader leadership role?

Our client is a well-established New Zealand-owned civil construction business delivering major infrastructure projects across water, transport, civil structures, and energy.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / 2IC to join the Auckland operation and work closely with the Regional Manager and senior leadership team.

This is more than another Senior PM position, it offers a genuine pathway into senior operational leadership.

The Role

You will lead the successful delivery of major civil construction projects and contracts valued at $15M+, while contributing to the overall performance and growth of the Auckland operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead major civil construction projects from planning through to completion
• Manage programme, commercial, financial, quality, and H&S performance
• Lead and develop Project Managers, Engineers, and wider project teams
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Identify commercial opportunities and manage project risks
• Support resource planning and regional operational performance
• Contribute to tendering, pre-construction, and business development
• Work alongside the Regional Manager on business planning and growth

About You

We're looking for a proven contractor-side Project Manager or Senior Project Manager who is ready to take on greater responsibility.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience delivering $15M+ civil construction projects or contracts
• Strong civil construction background
• Senior Project Manager or experienced Project Manager experience
• Water infrastructure experience, highly desirable
• Strong commercial and financial management skills
• Proven leadership and people development capability
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of programme, cost, risk, quality, and H&S
• A practical, hands-on approach to project delivery
• Ambition to progress into senior operational leadership

What's On Offer?

• $180,000 – $200,000 + benefits, depending on experience
• Genuine 2IC opportunity
• Direct exposure to the Regional Manager and senior leadership
• Clear pathway towards Regional Manager / operational leadership
• Major civil infrastructure projects across Auckland
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to influence business growth and performance
• Strong long-term career progression
• Established business with an exciting project pipeline

Ready for Your Next Career Move?

If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to move beyond individual project delivery and play a key role in the wider operation, we'd like to hear from you.