Take the Next Step Into Senior Leadership
Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager ready to move beyond project delivery and take on a broader leadership role?
Our client is a well-established New Zealand-owned civil construction business delivering major infrastructure projects across water, transport, civil structures, and energy.
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / 2IC to join the Auckland operation and work closely with the Regional Manager and senior leadership team.
This is more than another Senior PM position, it offers a genuine pathway into senior operational leadership.
The Role
You will lead the successful delivery of major civil construction projects and contracts valued at $15M+, while contributing to the overall performance and growth of the Auckland operation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead major civil construction projects from planning through to completion
- Manage programme, commercial, financial, quality, and H&S performance
- Lead and develop Project Managers, Engineers, and wider project teams
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- Identify commercial opportunities and manage project risks
- Support resource planning and regional operational performance
- Contribute to tendering, pre-construction, and business development
- Work alongside the Regional Manager on business planning and growth
About You
We're looking for a proven contractor-side Project Manager or Senior Project Manager who is ready to take on greater responsibility.
Ideally, you will have:
- Proven experience delivering $15M+ civil construction projects or contracts
- Strong civil construction background
- Senior Project Manager or experienced Project Manager experience
- Water infrastructure experience, highly desirable
- Strong commercial and financial management skills
- Proven leadership and people development capability
- Excellent client and stakeholder management skills
- Strong understanding of programme, cost, risk, quality, and H&S
- A practical, hands-on approach to project delivery
- Ambition to progress into senior operational leadership
What's On Offer?
- $180,000 – $200,000 + benefits, depending on experience
- Genuine 2IC opportunity
- Direct exposure to the Regional Manager and senior leadership
- Clear pathway towards Regional Manager / operational leadership
- Major civil infrastructure projects across Auckland
- Significant autonomy and responsibility
- Opportunity to influence business growth and performance
- Strong long-term career progression
- Established business with an exciting project pipeline
Ready for Your Next Career Move?
If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to move beyond individual project delivery and play a key role in the wider operation, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion.
