Senior Project Manager: Front-End Design & NZ Contracts

PJM Project Management; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PJM Project Management in Auckland is seeking an experienced client-side Project Manager to join the Newmarket team. You will independently manage three to five small to medium-sized projects, taking ownership from early planning and design through procurement, construction and handover.

The role requires strong front-end design management, procurement and NZS 3910/3916 knowledge, plus excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' relevant New Zealand project experience.
• Proven client-side project management experience, preferably in consultancy.
• Strong front-end design management and consultant coordination experience.
• Advanced knowledge of NZS 3910/3916 including drafting and administration.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end design management coordinating architects, engineers and consultants from concept to construction docs.
• Manage scope, cost, programme, quality, risk and design deliverables.
• Lead procurement processes and develop tender strategies.
• Draft, prepare and negotiate NZS 3910/3916 contracts with amendments.
• Administer contracts, including notices, payment claims, variations and EOTs.
• Support Engineer to the Contract and manage commercial risks.
• Lead client, consultant and contractor meetings with clear recommendations.
• Prepare project reports, programmes, risk registers and meeting minutes.
• Deliver projects through construction and handover with strong client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Front-end design

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

PJM Project Management in Auckland is seeking an experienced client-side Project Manager to join the Newmarket team. You will independently manage three to five small to medium-sized projects, taking ownership from early planning and design through procurement, construction and handover.

The role requires strong front-end design management, procurement and NZS 3910/3916 knowledge, plus excellent communication and problem-solving skills.