Senior Project Manager: Lead Civil & Structural Growth

RobLawMax Recruitment; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead civil and structural projects across the region, shaping future growth from the Napier area. You’ll mentor engineers and site teams, manage multi-project delivery, and influence tendering and planning strategies.

The role suits an experienced NZ civil contractor professional with a Civil Engineering degree and 10+ years’ delivering complex infrastructure, with NZS3910 contract knowledge and a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years' experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing structural works such as bridges, retaining structures, marine works, heavy concrete, or similar complex projects.
• Sound knowledge of NZS3910 contracts and commercial project management.
• Proven ability to lead teams and build strong client relationships.
• Experience using project management and planning software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar.
• Practical leadership style and willingness to remain close to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil and structural projects from award through to completion.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, commercial performance, and client relationships.
• Oversee project teams including Project Engineers, Site Managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Drive strong health, safety, quality, and environmental outcomes across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with NZS3910 and other relevant contract frameworks.
• Contribute to tender reviews, methodology development, risk management, and project planning.
• Mentor and develop emerging project management and engineering staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Project planning

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Planning software

Job description

RobLawMax Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead civil and structural projects across the region, shaping future growth from the Napier area. You’ll mentor engineers and site teams, manage multi-project delivery, and influence tendering and planning strategies.

The role suits an experienced NZ civil contractor professional with a Civil Engineering degree and 10+ years’ delivering complex infrastructure, with NZS3910 contract knowledge and a hands-on leadership style.