Project Manager On-Site

4 days ago


Palmerston North Central, New Zealand Taylor Construction Full time NZ$85,000 - NZ$105,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team

(Please note that previous project management experience is essential.)

Why Join Us?

Join us at Taylor Construction, a well-established and growing company based in Auckland. We specialise in volume residential builds, offering plenty of variety, exciting challenges, and a team culture we're genuinely proud of.

At Taylor Construction, we partner with a diverse range of clients across Auckland, Northland, from aged care and social housing to private developments, and now venturing into Palmerston North. We're trusted to deliver projects of all sizes to the highest standards, not just for compliance, but for the quality we proudly stand behind. Come be part of something great

About the job

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Project Manager to take charge of daily operations and drive projects to success, safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader with technical know-how, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to making sure everyone goes home safe, every day.

We're after someone with a positive, can-do attitude and a "make it happen" mindset. A natural problem-solver who takes ownership, gets things done, and inspires others to do the same.

In this role, you'll play a key part in coordinating on-site activities, managing contractors and resources, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practices. You'll help create a site culture where teamwork, safety, and quality come first and where people take pride in getting the job done right.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling:

  • Creating project scheduling to be approved by the Senior Project Manager/Operations Manager.
  • Managing of approved project schedule with a deadline, success measured by days under/over.
  • Correspondence with subtrades, suppliers, labour, consultants, and council.
  • Raise and track Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure they are completed accurately and in full, following the appropriate approval process.

Managing Site Managers:

  • Issuing weekly action points and objectives to Site Managers.
  • Weekly meetings with Site Managers to ensure weekly action points and objectives are being met.

Quality Assurance:

  • Ensuring all QA is checked and inspected, and signed off by the Project Manager.
  • Ensuring all subtrades, suppliers, and labour adhere to Taylor Constructions' QA processes.

Client Relations

  • Managing the commercial relationship with our clients.
  • Communication with our clients according to Taylor Constructions Communication Policy, e.g., weekly reports on progress and upcoming weekly schedules and or selections required, variation processes.

Health and Safety

  • Supporting our Health and Safety Advisor to ensure safe sites and processes, e.g., notifying of accidents, near misses and organising Toolbox talks.
  • Ensure site safety processes are followed.
  • Work with the H&S Manager to assess hazards for the site (e.g., overhead lines, excavations over 1.5m deep) and process accordingly.

Meetings

  • Weekly meetings with a Senior Project Manager with a set agenda as below.

  • Project progress updates.

  • Project delay updates.
  • Project payment claims are complete.
  • Project variations and issues identified.

Skills, Experience & Education

  • Managing people and relationships.
  • Minimum of 5 years of building experience.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with excellent planning abilities.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Hands-on and practical with up-to-date knowledge of construction technologies.
  • Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
  • Familiarity with Acuite or similar safety/documentation platforms.
  • Industry-related qualifications or experience are advantageous.

  • Full Class 1 New Zealand driver's licence.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite for project planning and reporting.
  • Experience in project management, quality control, and safety compliance.
  • Familiarity with cross-department collaboration.
  • Strategic thinker with growing leadership and mentoring capability.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package (experience-based) + Life insurance
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Exposure to diverse projects with industry leaders
  • A company that values efficiency, accuracy & innovation
  • Supportive team environment to ensure success in your role

Apply Now

If you're a Project Manager who takes pride in running projects efficiently and to a high-quality standard, we'd love to hear from you

Applicants must have NZ residency.

If this sounds like the right fit and you're keen to join a supportive, tight-knit team, upload your CV and a short note on why you'd be a great addition to the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking construction company that values precision, accountability, and innovation. You'll be part of a supportive team environment where your input is valued, and your career growth is encouraged. The company offers exposure to a variety of projects and the chance to work with industry leaders.


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