Senior Project Manager
RobLawMax have a proud 40-year history of recruiting for the New Zealand construction industry. We are the leading recruiter of Project Management consultancies in Aotearoa.
We are working with a specialist Project Management Consultancy to source a Senior Project Manager for their Auckland Delivery Team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the action leading projects from within, working directly with contractors, consultants, and clients to deliver exceptional outcomes.
You'll be involved in a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects, many within the Healthcare and public infrastructure sectors, where buildings are being upgraded, repurposed, and extended- often in live, operational environments. Projects range in scale up to $80m, offering real variety and complexity.
This position sits between the traditional contractor and client-side roles combining delivery leadership with strategic oversight. You'll manage people, programme, and performance while also mentoring junior staff and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard. The role is Auckland-based but requires regular site travel (approximately fortnightly) to projects across the upper North Island.
Benefits
- Competitive senior salary package (indicatively $130,000$150,000+)
- Projects up to $80m across healthcare, civic, and complex refurbishment sectors
- Hybrid role bridging delivery and consultancy hands-on and strategic
- Opportunities to lead full lifecycle delivery and develop junior PMs
- Forward-thinking team embracing innovation and modern construction methods
Desired Experience
- Operating at a level equal to experience built up over 10+ years in project delivery
- Experience managing projects within healthcare, refurbishment, or live environment settings
- Ability to manage cost, programme, and delivery teams with confidence
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder skills trusted by both clients and contractors
- Comfortable leading small projects independently and guiding teams on larger ones
- Exceptional work ethic
If you think you are a good fit, please apply through this advert. For additional information contact Lewis Fegen 021 020 35958 lewisf@roblawmax.co.nz
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*This employer will consider Overseas applicants that have exceptional experience in Design + Build, Hospital and Commercial Fit Out Industries*