Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure & Health (NZ)

WT (New Zealand); Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional memberships

Medical Insurance - Southern CrossWell

Carpark or Public Transport Card

Job summary

WT New Zealand is seeking an experienced Project Manager to grow its Wellington capability, delivering high-quality outcomes for clients across the lower North Island. You will take ownership of small to medium projects, manage scope, programme, budget, risk and stakeholder relationships, and collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders.

The role calls for approximately 5–7 years of relevant experience, ideally with health or infrastructure project exposure and

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 - 7 years of relevant project management experience in the construction, property or infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated experience delivering health and/or infrastructure projects; vertical and horizontal project exposure is advantageous.
• Experience working with a local or regional council, council-controlled organisation or other public-sector client is highly regarded.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, ideally Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Sound understanding of the project lifecycle, procurement, consultant coordination, contract administration, risk and reporting.
• Experience in a client-side consultancy or client organisation is preferred.
• Proficiency with project management and common data environment toolsStrong written and verbal communication skills, sound commercial judgement and the confidence to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Project Initiation
• Feasibility and Briefing
• Fees & Proposals for Professional Services
• Contractor Procurement
• Programming
• Construction Control & Monitoring
• Project Completion & Handover
• Defects Liability Period
• Relationship Management - Internal & External

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Education

Building Science

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

WT New Zealand is seeking an experienced Project Manager to grow its Wellington capability, delivering high-quality outcomes for clients across the lower North Island. You will take ownership of small to medium projects, manage scope, programme, budget, risk and stakeholder relationships, and collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders.

The role calls for approximately 5–7 years of relevant experience, ideally with health or infrastructure project exposure and