Senior Project Manager

Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com

Location NZ - Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Salary NZD 150,000 - 170,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Building & Construction
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Are you an experience Senior Project Manager ready for a new step in your career? Our client is expanding their business and needs the right candidate to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects across Canterbury.

You'll lead the delivery of multiple civil projects, working closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably. Alongside project delivery, you'll play a key role in stakeholder management, commercial performance, and leadership to Project Managers, Engineers and other internal staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of civil infrastructure projects across drainage, utilities, earthworks, roading, and associated civil works
  • Manage project programmes, resources, budgets, and subcontractors
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements
  • Drive commercial performance through effective forecasting, cost control, and risk management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, councils, and key stakeholders
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers, Site Managers, and delivery teams
  • Champion quality, safety, and environmental best practice across all project activities
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
 About You
  • 10+ years of civil construction experience
  • Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale civil infrastructure projects
  • Strong knowledge of drainage, water, wastewater, utilities, earthworks, or roading projects
  • Excellent commercial management and project controls capability
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop project teams
  • Sound understanding of construction contracts and risk management
  • A track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
 What's On Offer?
  • $150,000 - $170,000 base, plus vehicle, performance bonus and benefits
  • This is a key leadership position with a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work
  • High level of autonomy and influence within the business
  • Supportive leadership team and positive company culture
If this role is for you, now is the time to get in touch with Andrew Knight from Stellar Recruitment at Andrew.k@stellarrecruitment.co.nz or call 021 0299 4861. 

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Who is hiring for the Senior Project Manager role?
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Where is the Senior Project Manager job located?
The Senior Project Manager role with Stellar Recruitment is based in NZ - Canterbury, NZ.
What does the Senior Project Manager role pay?
Stellar Recruitment lists the Senior Project Manager role at NZD 150,000–170,000 per year.
Is the Senior Project Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Senior Project Manager role?
The Senior Project Manager position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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