Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Competitive Base PayBonus Structure
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We are partnering with our client to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a complex $60M+ programme spanning civil, underground, and vertical construction workstreams. This is a key leadership position suited to a proven delivery specialist capable of operating effectively at both strategic and execution levels.
About the Role
You will provide end-to-end leadership of a major programme as the single point of accountability, ensuring strategic oversight, commercial alignment, and robust programme governance. The role requires strong engagement with clients, consultants, principal contractors, and senior stakeholders.A significant focus is also placed on building internal capability; mentoring Construction Managers, Project Managers, and senior staff to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities- Provide overall leadership and accountability for programme delivery.
- Oversee programme integration, risk management, and commercial performance.
- Lead strategic decision-making across multiple complex workstreams.
- Manage senior stakeholder relationships and communication.
- Drive team capability, leadership development, and succession planning.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Oversee forecasting, contract administration, variations, and claims.
About You
You bring strong commercial acumen, technical capability, and a leadership style that thrives in complexity and remains steady under pressure.
You will have:
- Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction projects.
- Strong commercial and contract management expertise.
- QS and/or project controls experience (advantageous).
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence senior project teams.
- Excellent communication and senior stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making capability.
- A full NZ driver licence.
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If you’re an experienced project leader ready to take on a nationally significant programme, we’d welcome your application.Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.