Project Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to lead and coordinate key fire protection installation projects—from initial planning through to successful delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can confidently manage multiple stakeholders, and is focused on achieving project outcomes on time and within budget.

As part of the FFP team, you’ll contribute to some of the most significant and high-profile building developments across the Top of the South. This role is based in Nelson and may involve travel around the region as required.

While project management experience in a similar environment is preferred, we also welcome applications from individuals who believe they can grow into the role and add value to the team through their unique attributes, transferable skills, and prior work experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning sessions and define scope, objectives, timelines, and resources.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties to ensure smooth project execution and certification.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, monitor budgets, and progress reports.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and review project pricing, estimates, and variations to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitate effective communication across teams and with clients.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and safety standards.
• Have the ability to interpret general construction drawings, electrical specification reports and manufacturer’s manuals.
• Have a valid NZ Work Visa and full NZ driver license.
• To be able to pass a NZ Police Vetting check.
• Proven field experience installing Fire Protection Systems in NZ is advantageous

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, ideally in a contract or consulting capacity.
• Proven field experience installing Fire Alarm Systems in NZ preferably, otherwise proven experience in other electrical industries.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello, or similar).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is advantageous.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Be able and capable to join in and assist technicians on site completing installation, commissioning and trouble shooting when required when comes down to 'all hands on deck'.

We are offering you in return:

• Competitive salary and other company benefits
• Permanent and full time position in our company.
• Further opportunities of professional growth within our company and in the fire protection and building compliance industry.
• Travel allowance provided by the company when working out of town.
• Assistance towards NZQA industry qualifications and other professional certifications.

Company Benefits:

• Paid day off on your birthday!
• 8 hours paid a moth to allow you to complete your NZQA qualification assignments.
• $2,000.00 towards relocation costs*.
• $500.00 when you complete your NZQA Level 3*.
• $1,000.00 when you complete your NZQA Level 4*.

(*Terms and conditions apply)

If you are interested in this position and share the same values as us, please don’t wait and apply now!