21 Construction Project Manager jobs in New Zealand

We are a construction company based in Auckland. We are looking for construction project manager to manage and oversee our median to large-scale construction projects.

What we need:

· Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

· Good communication skills and Teamwork sprite

· Hardworking and Proactive attitude

· Willing to work in various construction environment

Tasks Include:

· consult with clients, building professionals, local council, and architects

· interpreting drawings and architectural plans

· estimate the number of workers, types of machinery and materials required

· estimate prices and put in tenders for jobs

· plan building programmes and co-ordinate supplies of materials and machinery· plan, establish and monitor health and safety systems

· establish and implement traffic management and environmental plans

· work with quantity surveyors to ensure costs are kept within budget.

Salary:

$40 per hour

Working hours:

40 hours per week

Project Manager - Christchurch

·    Competitive market rates

·    Complex and multi-discipline infrastructure projects

·   Career growth opportunities

Do you want to work for a dynamic, exciting, and multiple award-winning civil construction business, that demands lateral thinking and a solution focus to succeed?

Hunter Civil has projects across Canterbury and the South Island in 3 waters reticulation and pump stations, water and waste water treatment, temporary works, retaining walls, bridges, skate parks, marine developments and complex structures. They have a solid track record of doing extremely difficult challenging and high-quality projects.

As one of a team of Project Managers you will be responsible for the smooth operation of one/several civil construction sites including management of the programme, budget, resources, methodology, construction detailing, HSQE and more.

This is a full time challenging role best suited to someone who has highly developed critical thinking skills, is details driven, able to build, develop and lead high performing teams. This will require highly disciplined organisational skills, necessary to succeed in this highly dynamic challenging industry.

Required experience and skills: 

• A solid experience working within the NZ civil construction industry – we are looking at candidates capable of taking projects from tender development to handover, ideally with minimum of 5 years’ experience, typically with a value of $500K to $10M.

• An in depth understanding of contractual facets of construction – especially NZ3910:2013, and change management.

• A proven delivery record of leading multiple projects to successful outcomes.

• Able to produce detailed reports on project performance.

• Superb communication skills to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

• Hold a relevant tertiary education within civil industry/engineering.

• Proficiency using MS Project or similar project management software. Create and/or contribute to the detailed construction programme. Monitor and update regularly.

• Interpret and advise on job designs, value engineer where appropriate, project plans, and assist project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, planning and risk.

• Develop workforce management plan, and plan for current and future work.

• Ability to lead and direct Project/Site Engineers, on site operational teams and coordinate with the wider Management team.

• Alignment of key results areas and KPI’s to meet company’s objectives and vision to deliver physical outcomes at scale and pace.

• Working closely with the Operation Manager and the Contracts Manager to identify ideas to innovate and improve the delivery of the project.

What’s on offer with our client:

• Ongoing support and opportunities for career progression.

• Excellent exposure to a range of complex, dynamic and challenging projects, where your existing skills and experience can be leveraged, while providing new work type opportunities.

• Competitive remuneration package and high levels of autonomy.

• A great company culture with a dynamic and long serving team that results in a fun place to work.

If you’re focused on your career progression, expanding your skills and challenging your capabilities, Hunter Civil is the right choice.

In return you will be matched with rewarding remuneration packages to suit individual experience, internal/external training and career development and a highly driven and skilled team that produces outcomes through accountability.

 Applicants for this position must have New Zealand residency or an open New Zealand work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates who require a job offer or visa condition changes under an Immigration NZ Accredited Employer to work in New Zealand. Additionally, all candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

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NOW HIRING: STMS – Site Traffic Management SupervisorLocation: Hamilton | Company: Extrastaff

Are you an experienced STMS looking for your next opportunity with great pay, job stability, and the chance to grow your career? Join Extrastaff and play a vital role in delivering major civil and infrastructure projects across Hamilton.

We’re looking for motivated, safety-focused Site Traffic Management Supervisors to join our expanding team. You’ll help ensure that worksites are safe, compliant, and running smoothly — supporting projects that make a real difference in our communities.

 About the Role:

As an STMS, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient management of traffic around active construction and civil sites. You’ll lead a team of traffic controllers and work closely with site managers to implement Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) that meet regulatory and client requirements.Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and monitor temporary traffic management (TTM) systems 
• Lead and supervise traffic control crews 
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and NZTA standards 
• Coordinate with site and project managers 
• Conduct site risk assessments and adjust TMPs as needed 
• Maintain detailed site documentation and incident records 

? Full-time hours – ongoing, long-term work with potential for permanent placement

 What We Offer:

? Competitive pay rates based on experience and ticket level? Ongoing projects and job security? PPE provided and support with upskilling? Work with a respected company in the civil construction space? Health & safety-first culture? Opportunities for advancement into traffic management planning or site management roles

 What You’ll Need:

• Current STMS warrant (A/B/C) 
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence (Class 1 minimum, Class 2+ a bonus) 
• Strong leadership and communication skills 
• Commitment to health and safety standards 
• Reliability and professionalism 
• Experience in traffic management or civil works is preferred 

 About Us:

Extrastaff is New Zealand's largest integrated provider of skilled contract labour. We specialise in matching top talent with quality roles across construction, civil, and infrastructure. With a focus on safety, support, and long-term partnerships, we’re here to help you succeed in your career.

 

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Send your CV to or apply now to take the next step in your traffic management career!

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We are looking for experienced Site Traffic Management Specialist / STMS at all levels of experience to join our new branch in Te Hana.

About the Role

In this job, you’ll help with setting up and managing temporary traffic management at various worksites across the north Auckland region. Your tasks will include setting up and taking down traffic sites based on approved plans, leading your team on-site, completing required paperwork and reports, and making sure that everyone – you, your team, and the public – stays safe.

What You’ll Need

• Experience as an STMS or similar role, with a solid understanding of traffic management principles.

• A current STMS Cat A/B/C qualification and knowledge of CoPTTM and the transition to the new risk-based NZGTTM.

• Confidence in handling STMS duties and leading your team.

• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

• The ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• A commitment to safety and quality.

• A Class 2 driver’s license is an advantage.

Important Information

All successful candidates will need to pass a pre-employment drug test.

The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running and operations of construction projects. This role requires strong leadership, the ability to manage resources, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

This is a permanent full time position. 

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Management

• Collaborate closely with clients to develop project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor and direct all phases of project execution to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.

Resource and Team Management

• Manage procurement and allocation of construction materials, equipment, and labour resources effectively and to budget.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Lead and support the operations team through performance management, KPI development, and professional growth initiatives.
• Organize and oversee meetings with management, staff, and stakeholders to drive project outcomes.

Quality Control

• Implement and oversee quality control procedures in line with project specifications, contractual obligations, and legal requirements.
• Develop and enforce the Project Quality Plan in coordination with clients.
• Conduct regular site inspections and review construction methodologies to maintain high-quality standards.

Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety protocols in accordance with industry regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify potential hazards, and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard workers and site operations.
• Foster a strong safety culture across all teams and contractors.

Communication and Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, subcontractors, consultants, and relevant authorities.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among all parties to ensure alignment on project goals and progress.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, and presentations as required.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all construction activities comply to local, regional, and national regulations, including environmental and health & safety standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and industry codes to ensure ongoing compliance throughout project delivery.

  Other duties

·    Fulfil other duties as required

Required Qualities

·    Professional approach

·    Ability to work under pressure

·    Organizational and time management skills

·    Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

·    Leadership and people management skills

·    Understanding of workplace health and safety regulations

·    Excellent attention to detail

·    Computer literate

Desired Competencies

·    Analytical thinking

·    Initiative

·    Business awareness and commerciality

·    Tenacity

·    Strategic thinking

·    Positive approach to change

·    Teamwork

Experience

·    Minimum 3 years’ experience with overseeing projects to schedule, budget, quality and safety standards

·    Experience in managing staff to meet project specific key performance indicators relating to safety, quality, programme and finance.

We are looking for a Project Manager for our client, you will be required to work in theWellington area, with weekly guaranteed hours of at least 40 and a gross annual salary of $130,000.

In this role you will lead a successful team, control and coordinate the whole project, ensuring in time delivery.

You will be required to undertake the following job duties:

• Considered a subject matter expert in multiple areas of the construction process.

• Ability to oversee and manage multiple projects from inception to completion.

• Is involved in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.

• Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold or attend regular status meetings with project team and all stakeholders.

• Develop and manage project documentation including but not limited to: progress reports, submittals, invoicing, purchase orders, schedules, RFIs, sub-contracts, change orders and associated logs.

• Lead regular project meetings with clients, architects, engineers.

• Manage construction process for multiple projects. Manages or is responsible for the understanding and allocating financial aspects of each projects.  

• Effective communication with superintendents, clients, subcontractors, and management.

• Identify and mitigate risk associated with subcontractors and suppliers.  

• Edit and approval of subcontractor's scope of work.  

• Travel to the project pre-construction sites and the project sites during the construction process for site inspections/visits.

• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.  

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Assists in the training, coaching, and mentoring of project staff.  
• Oversees a project team to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to specifications.
• Delegates work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.
• Completes performance reviews regularly and in a timely manner.  

Experience requirements:

• 3 years’ experience in the sam role.
• High level of initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Must be hard working and motivated.
• Must be willing to submit to a drug test and pass.
• Self-motivated and a pro-active attitude.

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Project Manager at Kensway, based in our Wellington team. The successful applicant will be responsible for day-to-day management of project timelines, resources, and project budgets. They will ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, resolve issues, and lead project teams to successful delivery. The successful applicant will join an existing project team, to strengthen, support & deliver a key project within the Wellington region.

Kensway is a family-based project management and quantity surveying company with offices around NZ. Our team comprises experienced professionals, who offer expertise in all aspects of the building industry. We prioritise our clients and their individual requirements in everything we do. We listen, communicate, and never lose sight of the fact that client expectations are paramount. Our philosophy of delivering high standards, has enabled us to build long-term relationships with satisfied, repeat clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Project Manager at Kensway, based in our Wellington team. The successful applicant will be responsible for day-to-day management of project timelines, resources, and project budgets. They will ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, resolve issues, and lead project teams to successful delivery. The successful applicant will join an existing project team, to strengthen, support & deliver a key project within the Wellington region.

If you enjoy working in a team environment, challenging ‘what’s best for project’ and delivering projects that create change and improved outcomes for all those involved, please send us an application!

Qualifications / Experience needed

• Strong experience in project management and logistics management.
• Design, coordination & stakeholder management.
• Microsoft Project experience.
• Expeditor and Expediting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage timelines and budgets effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in the building industry is preferred.

We are looking to employee a passionate individual to join our team as soon as possible.

If this is you, don't hesitate, click on the apply button now and take advantage of this opportunity.

Must be NZ resident or valid NZ work visa to be considered

Company Overview

Newasia Logistics Ltd is a leading logistics and freight forwarding provider, specialising in international shipping, cross-border trade, warehousing, and E-commerce logistics. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering integrated supply chain solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking ICT Project Manager to lead the end-to-end development and implementation of a centralised, AI-integrated digital logistics platform. This role will oversee system unification across customer relationship management (CRM), communication portals, freight and delivery tracking, warehousing, customs clearance, mapping tools, and data analytics.

Additionally, the role will play a pivotal part in conducting market feasibility studies and driving the research and technology roadmap for robotic logistics and drone delivery systems, with a long-term goal to enhance last-mile efficiency and overall operational innovation.

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Reports To: CEO

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Hours of Work:  40 hours per week

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and deployment of an integrated ICT platform encompassing: CRM, customer communication, and ticketing systems; Freight, warehousing, inventory, and delivery management systems; Customs clearance processes, digital mapping, and logistics tracking; Data aggregation tools with AI-driven analytics and reporting.

• Coordinate with internal teams and software vendors to ensure compatibility and workflow automation.

• Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate machine learning models that support process optimisation, customer communication, and predictive logistics.

• Define and oversee the deployment of automated workflows to reduce manual tasks and streamline real-time decision-making.

• Conduct feasibility assessments and technology reviews on robotic logistics and drone delivery applications for last-mile operations.

• Evaluate emerging solutions, pilot new technologies, and make strategic recommendations for long-term adoption.

• Coordinate prototype development, trial deployment, and cost-benefit analysis of advanced logistics technologies.

• Perform market research and competitor benchmarking to assess the viability of new digital and AI-enhanced logistics solutions.

• Develop business cases and investment proposals for future technology integration.

• Monitor global trends in smart logistics, automation, and sustainable delivery practices.

• Define project scope, timeline, resource allocation, and risk controls for all ICT projects.

• Manage project life cycle from initiation to delivery, applying Agile or hybrid methodologies as appropriate.

• Maintain documentation, track progress, and ensure compliance with ICT governance policies.

• Serve as the key liaison between technical teams, business units, external developers, and vendors.

• Coordinate change management strategies and deliver training sessions for internal users on the new platform and digital tools.

• Establish KPIs for post-implementation performance across systems.

• Use data insights to drive ongoing optimisation of digital tools and operations.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• At least 3 years’ experience in ICT project management, AI development, preferably in robotic or drone logistics, or transport technology sectors.

• Proven track record in delivering complex system integration and digital transformation projects.

• Strong understanding of integrated logistics systems (e.g., CRM, WMS, TMS, ERP).

• Experience with AI integration, API-based platforms, and automation technologies.

• Familiarity with robotic systems, drone logistics, and smart delivery platforms is highly advantageous.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project) and modern DevOps workflows.

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