Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine 2IC opportunity

Direct exposure to Regional Manager

Major civil projects in Auckland

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment in Auckland seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major civil projects and drive the Auckland operation. This role delivers planning through to completion, with a clear path into senior operational leadership.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams and interact with clients and stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence across a portfolio of $15M+ projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering $15M+ civil projects.
• Senior PM or experienced PM with leadership responsibilities.
• Water infrastructure experience is highly desirable.
• Strong client and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ambition to progress into senior operational leadership.

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, 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.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Programme management

Risk management

Client management

Operational leadership

Site delivery

Job description

Take the Next Step Into Senior Leadership

RobLawMax Recruitment – Auckland, North Island

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
• Senior Project Manager or experienced Project Manager experience
• Water infrastructure experience, highly desirable
• Strong commercial and financial management skillsStrong
• 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.