Project Manager

Tech 5 Recruitment Idibu ·www.tech5.co.nz

Location Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Construction & Engineering
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Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Christchurch, Canterbury

About the Company

Tech 5 is partnering with a longstanding client that has delivered construction projects across Christchurch and Canterbury for more than 30 years. This privately owned company has built its reputation on quality delivery, strong relationships, and a high level of repeat business.

The company offers a friendly, down-to-earth environment with an established team, a strong commercial project pipeline, and accessible senior leadership.

About the Role

You will take ownership of commercial construction projects across the full lifecycle, with a strong focus on pre-construction planning, programme management, labour coordination, delivery, and project close-out.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing projects from pre-construction through to completion and close-out.
  • Developing, maintaining, and driving detailed construction programmes.
  • Managing labour requirements and subcontractor performance.
  • Coordinating clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Holding stakeholders accountable to agreed timeframes and deliverables.
  • Monitoring budgets, timelines, quality, and contractual requirements.
  • Managing reporting, documentation, handover, and post-construction obligations.

Essential for This Role
  • Proven Project Management experience within commercial construction.
  • Strong construction programming and programme management capabilities are a must for this role.
  • Pre and Post construction.
  • Collaborative approach to managing labour and subcontractor relationships.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
  • The ability to take projects through to successful completion and close-out.
About You

You will be organised, commercially minded, and confident leading projects and people. You will bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach and a personable communication style that allows you to build trusted relationships while maintaining accountability.

What’s on Offer
  • Competitive remuneration package plus a company vehicle.
  • A stable, long-tenured team.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Accessible and experienced senior leadership.
  • Long-term career development within an established business.
Apply Now

If you are an experienced commercial construction Project Manager with exceptional programming capabilities and the ability to lead projects confidently from pre-construction through to close-out, we would love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or contact Victoria at victoriae@tech5.co.nz for a confidential conversation.

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Who is hiring for the Project Manager role?
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Where is the Project Manager job located?
The Project Manager role with Tech 5 Recruitment Idibu is based in Christchurch, NZ.
Is the Project Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Tech 5 Recruitment Idibu.
What experience level is the Project Manager role?
The Project Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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