Senior project manager

Senior Project Manager needed to work alongside the construction manager to deliver a solid forward workload.

Your new company


You will be working for a well-known Tier 1 contractor with offices and projects around the country. They have a stable forward workload and are on the lookout for the best civil construction talent to join their high-performing team. This company believes in giving their staff exposure to a range of projects to enable them to diversify and develop their career.



Your new role


As an experienced project manager with experience in New Zealand, you will have overall responsibility for the quality and financial performance of projects in this area. The role is based in Dunedin but may require some travel within the South Island on occasion. A large part of your role will be getting the best out of your own employees and sub-contractors to deliver profitable outcomes in a timely and safe manner. You will be a natural at forming strong working relationships with stakeholders. The workload includes civil structures, drainage, road and rail bridges, and airport maintenance/construction.



What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience in major infrastructure works at a senior level - in particular within civil engineering / construction
• Strong people management skills - managing and directing large high performing teams to achieve their best.
• Excellent commercial acumen - ensuring our projects run to cost and are profitable
• Exceptional planning skills - the ability to ensure multiple tasks are running to time across one or more projects.
• Demonstratable experience in dealing with key stakeholders - clients, safety & environment regulators, Iwi groups and more.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety, ensuring everyone on site goes home safe everyday.

What you'll get in return


This is a great opportunity to join a leading contractor and progress within a well-structured company. Benefits you will receive are:

• A competitive salary
• Private use work vehicle
• All the tools required for you to perform exceptionally in this role.

What you need to do now


If you are interested in this role please contact Denver Benseman on or email a CV through to If this job isn’t right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


This opportunity is available exclusively to individuals who have the right to live and work in New Zealand.
As part of our unwavering commitment to safety and excellence, the chosen candidate will undergo a medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol screening.


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