Senior Project Manager

Assemble; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Assemble in Queenstown is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civil infrastructure and Three Waters delivery. You will manage projects from planning through construction, coordinating stakeholders, budgets, and contractors to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role offers diverse regional projects, and a clear path for career development within a respected consultancy known for strong client relationships and delivering meaningful infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infrastructure or Three Waters projects.
• Background in project management within consultancy, client-side, or contractor environments.
• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of project delivery from planning through to construction.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes, consultants, and contractors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to build strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from planning and design through to construction and completion.
• Take ownership of programme delivery, budgets, procurement, stakeholder engagement, consultant coordination, and contract administration.
• Work closely with clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Contribute to a variety of infrastructure projects within the region and support career development.

Skills

Infrastructure delivery

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Project Management certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

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The Company

This nationally recognised consultancy has built a strong reputation within New Zealand's infrastructure sector, delivering complex projects that help shape communities across the country. With an established presence and a healthy pipeline of work, they continue to secure projects across water, transport, land development, and public infrastructure.

Their people are at the heart of the business. They invest in developing their team, offer genuine career progression, and have created a collaborative environment where you will have the autonomy to lead projects while being supported by experienced industry professionals. It's a business known for doing things the right way, delivering quality outcomes for clients, and fostering long-term careers.

The Role

Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of infrastructure projects, they are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their team.

You will play a key role in delivering a broad range of civil infrastructure and Three Waters projects, working alongside local authorities, developers, and private sector clients. Projects include water supply, wastewater, stormwater, pump stations, renewals, subdivisions, and wider infrastructure upgrades.

Managing projects from planning and design through to construction and completion, you will take ownership of programme delivery, budgets, procurement, stakeholder engagement, consultant coordination, and contract administration. You will work closely with clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This role offers genuine variety, the opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects, and the chance to further develop your career within one of New Zealand's leading consultancies

What we’re looking for:

• Experience delivering infrastructure or Three Waters projects
• Background in project management within consultancy, client-side, or contractor environments
• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of project delivery from planning through to construction
• Experience managing budgets, programmes, consultants, and contractors
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to build strong client relationships

This is a great opportunity to join a respected consultancy with a strong brand, great people, and an exciting pipeline of work in the region.