Senior Project Manager

About the role

PJM is looking for an experienced client-side Project Manager to join the Auckland team. The role will suit a confident project professional with strong front-end design management, procurement and construction contract experience, including advanced knowledge of NZS 3910 and NZS 3916. You will independently manage three to five small to medium-sized projects, taking ownership from early planning and design through procurement, construction and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Leading front-end design management, coordinating architects, engineers and consultants from concept through to construction documentation.
• Managing scope, cost, programme, quality, risk and design deliverables.
• Leading design coordination, identifying issues early and ensuring projects are ready for procurement.
• Developing and managing procurement and tender processes.
• Drafting, preparing and negotiating NZS 3910/3916 construction contracts, including project-specific amendments and special conditions.
• Administering NZS 3910/3916 contracts, including Contract Instructions, notices, payment claims, variations, extensions of time, certificates and contractor claims.
• Supporting the Engineer to the Contract and managing contractual and commercial risks.
• Leading client, consultant and contractor meetings and providing clear, practical recommendations.
• Preparing project reports, programmes, risk registers, PCGs and meeting minutes.
• Managing projects through construction and handover while maintaining strong client relationships.

About you

• At least 5 years' relevant New Zealand project experience.
• Proven client-side project management experience, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Strong front-end design management and consultant coordination experience.
• Advanced knowledge and practical experience with NZS 3910/3916, including contract drafting and administration.
• Strong experience with variations, EOTs, payment claims, notices and contractual correspondence.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence to challenge advice, make decisions and provide clear recommendations.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in construction, project management, engineering, architecture, QS or a related field.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work rights.

About us

PJM is an independent project management and quantity surveying consultancy established in 2008. We work across social and affordable housing, apartment remediation, commercial property and public-sector projects. We are project makers, not just managers. We work closely with our clients and project teams to solve problems, provide clear advice and deliver great projects.

Benefits

You'll join an experienced, supportive team where you will work directly with PJM's directors and senior team, take ownership of your projects and have the autonomy to make decisions and drive outcomes.

Apply

Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your recent project experience, particularly your front-end design management, NZS 3910/3916 contract drafting and administration experience, and the value you would bring to PJM.