Senior Project Manager

6 days ago

Queenstown, New Zealand Hays | Construction Full time NZ$140,000 - NZ$200,000 per year

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

Join a leading organisation in the water and civil infrastructure sector, delivering complex, high-value projects that shape communities. Our team is known for innovation, collaboration, and excellence in project delivery.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take full ownership of multi-million-dollar water infrastructure projects from concept to completion. This is a highly autonomous role where you'll lead planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and quality standards. You'll manage stakeholders, oversee contractors, and drive commercial outcomes while maintaining strong client relationships.

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale water or civil infrastructure projects end-to-end.
  • Minimum 3 years in a Senior Project Manager role.
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage budgets and contracts effectively.
  • Highly autonomous with exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

  • Base starting from $140,000 (depending on experience) + Vehicle + KiwiSaver
  • Opportunity to lead landmark projects that make a real impact.
  • Supportive leadership style - your manager empowers and guides, not micromanages.
  • A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

We also have a couple of Project Engineer opportunities and other similar roles in the Civil space within Queenstown if this role isnt a direct match, so please send through your details either way if you have experience in the Civil space.

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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