Senior Project Manager

Egis; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing allowance

Chartership support

Job summary

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our City & Places team in Aotearoa New Zealand.

You will lead place-based projects across communities, guiding them from concept through to delivery while balancing scope, budget and stakeholder expectations. Join a multidisciplinary team to deliver urban regeneration initiatives, public spaces, parks and civic

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering projects in consulting, local government, infrastructure, or related environments.
• Ownership, proactive communication and client confidence across project teams.
• Experience delivering projects from planning/design through construction and completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of place-based projects from concept through to delivery.
• Manage project scope, programme, budgets, contracts, risk and commercial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors to achieve outcomes.
• Facilitate meetings, governance processes and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Provide clear direction and proactively resolve challenges.
• Grow client relationships and identify future opportunities.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Budget & contracts

Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Planning related degree

Job description

About Us

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 23,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our City & Places team.

In this role, you'll lead the delivery of projects that help shape communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. Working across a diverse portfolio of community facilities, public spaces, parks, civic infrastructure and urban regeneration initiatives, you'll guide projects from concept through to delivery while balancing scope, budget and stakeholder expectations.

You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams, provide trusted advice to clients, and play a key role in delivering projects that enhance how people experience and interact with the built environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead a portfolio of place-based projects from concept design through to delivery.

• Manage project scope, programme, budgets, contracts, risk and commercial performance.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.


• Facilitate project meetings, governance processes and stakeholder engagement activities.


• Provide clear direction, anticipate challenges and proactively resolve issues.


• Support the growth of client relationships and identify opportunities for future work.

• Mentor colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

What do we need from you

You'll bring 10+ years' experience delivering projects within consulting, local government, infrastructure, architecture, landscape architecture, urban development, property or a related environment.

Most importantly, you're someone who takes ownership, communicates proactively and builds confidence with clients and project teams alike.

You'll also have:

• Experience delivering projects from planning and design through to construction and completion.

• Strong stakeholder and client relationship management skills.

• Commercial and contractual awareness, including project budgets and variations.

• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, planning, project management or a related discipline.

If you're passionate about creating better places, enjoy working closely with clients, and thrive in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Genuine flexibility with hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• Employer-funded Southern Cross health insurance


• Employer-funded life insurance cover


• Annual wellbeing allowance


• Chartership support, paid professional memberships and study assistance


• Additional annual leave purchase options


• Access to career opportunities across a global engineering, consulting and operations business


• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.


• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.


• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.