Project Manager

The Company

Our client is an established and growing civil infrastructure contractor who are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and deliver 3 Waters projects across Christchurch.

The Role

With a strong forward workload and long-term programme of works, this role offers the opportunity to lead technically complex water infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, councils, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources, materials, and labour
• End-to-end management of 3 Waters projects across Christchurch
• Planning, programming, and resourcing works to meet contractual milestones
• Managing project budgets, cash flow, forecasting, and cost-to-complete
• Leading site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve delivery outcomes
• Managing contractual obligations, variations, and risk mitigation
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Coordinating with designers, councils, and utility providers
• Providing accurate reporting on programme, cost, risk, and performance
• Driving a strong safety culture and leading by example on site

Skills And Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
• Minimum 5 years' experience in civil infrastructure delivery
• Strong technical knowledge of water, wastewater, and stormwater construction
• Experience working with local councils and water authorities in New Zealand
• Solid understanding of NZ construction contracts and delivery models
• Strong commercial and financial management capability
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Company Vehicle - full use
• Access to ongoing training and development programmes
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement

If you have the required qualifications and experience, and you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, please submit your CV through or call me on 0277722711 for a confidential chat.