Senior Project Manager - Auckland

Seipp Construction; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value projects in New Zealand. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and a proven track record managing large-scale projects. This role offers significant growth opportunities and a competitive salary ranging from $180k to $220k plus benefits, including private health insurance and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Private health insurance

Professional development programs

Community impact initiatives

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in construction.
• Proven experience managing projects over $30M.
• Career progression through various project roles.

Responsibilities

• Own the project lifecycle from planning to completion.
• Foster high-performing teams through challenging projects.
• Mentor and grow future engineering leaders.

Skills

Project management expertise

Financial management

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Join a private business that values high-performance and innovation. This is a leadership role, delivering high-value challenging projects in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington.

• Join a private business that values high-performance and innovation
• A leadership role, delivering high-value challenging projects
• Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington

Build your career | Extend our capabilities | Help grow the business

Check out seipp.co.nz if we don’t already know each other.

We pursue projects that will further build your career and enhance your reputation in the New Zealand Construction industry.

We almost exclusively work on projects in high compliance environments, which require active project management and where we can Self Perform up the 70% of the work.

We don’t just manage projects - we explore boundaries, solve complex problems, and deliver results that matter. As a strong owner-led company without corporate red tape, you’ll have the freedom to lead, innovate, and collaborate with the best in the industry.

Why would this role interest you?

• The opportunity to work on once-in-a-lifetime projects that will set you apart from your peers.
• Custom temporary works in unique locations interests you.
• More autonomy to foster high-performing teams through challenging projects.
• You've got the know-how to mentor and grow engineers into the next leaders.
• Own the project lifecycle from planning and resource allocation to successful completion.
• Make a meaningful contribution to our purpose of Making a Difference… in infrastructure delivery for better lives and healthier communities.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor or Engineering or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Over 15 years in construction.
• Proven experience managing projects over $30M in New Zealand, Australia or the UK
• Career progression from Site Engineer to Project Engineer to Project Manager, with diverse, high-responsibility roles.
• Expertise in financial management, including cost reporting and contract management.
• A collaborative mindset to build strong relationships with stakeholders and management.
• You think outside the box.

What We Offer

• Growth & Development: We invest in your professional development through training, development programmes, mentoring and professional accreditation.
• Competitive Remuneration: Depending on location and experience, the base salary for this role starts at $180k to $220k + vehicle, phone and laptop.
• Private health insurance, annual health monitoring, increased parental leave, retail discount schemes.
• Paid parental leave and extra time off for partners.
• Community Impact: We give back through the Seipp Foundation.

Not content with the ordinary? Neither are we.

Let’s talk!