Project Manager

4 days ago

Queenstown, New Zealand Cook Brothers Construction Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

About Us

At Cook Brothers Construction, we back our teams to take ownership, make smart calls, and deliver with pride. Our strength lies in our people and their drive to continually raise the bar. This has led to a legacy of 20 years of dedication and teamwork. We value hard work, celebrate achievements, and take pride in the results we create and the connections we form.

From our Dunedin roots to growth across Auckland, Canterbury, Southern Lakes, Wānaka, and Otago, we've built a reputation as one of New Zealand's leading construction firms.

Our foundations are clear: innovation, quality, sustainability, client satisfaction, health, safety and wellbeing.

If you're looking to contribute to a company that values trust, collaboration, and growth, Cook Brothers is the place to be.

About the role

With a growing pipeline of commercial projects, we are inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced Project Managers to join our high-performing team in Queenstown.

As a Project Manager, you will be instrumental in delivering projects successfully – leading by example, inspiring teams, and collaborating closely with Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers, and trade partners. You will bring a proactive approach, balancing strategic planning, client engagement, and hands-on leadership on site.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage all aspects of commercial construction projects from start to finish.
  • Develop and oversee project programs to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
  • Drive Health & Safety excellence across all sites.
  • Manage budgets, financial reporting, and cost control.
  • Champion quality outcomes and sustainable construction practices.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, building codes, and legislation.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to Site Managers and Build Teams.

About you

The ideal candidate will be confident, organised, and capable of leading projects from start to finish while inspiring and guiding their team.

Key Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years' proven experience in commercial construction.
  • Strong track record as a Project Manager, delivering successful projects.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and develop teams.
  • Confident communicator, able to manage challenges constructively and maintain positive relationships.
  • Solid expertise in planning, scheduling, and programme management.
  • Sound understanding of Health & Safety compliance requirements.
  • Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • Experience using project management software, such as Procore.
  • Keen eye for detail delivering high quality projects within the Southern Lakes Region
  • Recognised Trade Qualification in New Zealand or Australia.

Why Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing construction team. If you're ready to connect people, drive results, and make an impact, hit Quick Apply to become our next

If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values its people, please click "Quick Apply".

At Cook Brothers Construction, your health, safety, and wellbeing are our top priority. Before starting with us, you'll need to complete and pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

Please note, we are not accepting application from Recruitment Agencies for this role.

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