Civil Project Manager - Queenstown

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• Experience in civil construction, earthworks, drainage or infrastructure
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience
• Excellent career opportunity with Ross Reid Contractors Ltd

Ross Reid Contractors Ltd is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to lead a new project based in the Queenstown region.

This is a senior position with responsibility for the planning, management and successful delivery of the project. You will oversee site operations, project programmes, financial performance, subcontractors, HSEQ compliance and stakeholder communication.

About the Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and managing the project from commencement through to completion
• Developing and maintaining construction programmes
• Managing employees, subcontractors, plant, materials and site resources
• Monitoring project costs, claims, variations and overall financial performance
• Preparing monthly project reports, claims and supporting documentation
• Managing client, consultant and stakeholder relationships
• Ensuring subcontractors meet contractual and HSEQ requirements
• Implementing project-specific health, safety, environmental and quality plans
• Monitoring inspection and test plans, hold points and quality documentation
• Identifying and resolving contractual, programme and construction issues
• Ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time and within budget

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Proven Project Management experience in civil construction, earthworks, drainage or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand construction contracts and the Construction Contracts Act
• Experience managing project budgets, claims, variations and job costing
• Strong leadership and subcontractor management skills
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational ability
• A sound understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• A current New Zealand driver licence
• The legal right to work in New Zealand

Why Join Ross Reid Contractors?

Ross Reid Contractors is a long-established New Zealand civil construction company with a strong reputation for delivering major earthworks, drainage and infrastructure projects.

This position offers:

• A key leadership role on a new Queenstown project
• Competitive remuneration dependent on experience
• Support from an experienced management team
• A high level of responsibility and project ownership
• The opportunity to work with an established civil construction contractor

Role details

Location: Queenstown, Otago

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: Dependent on experience and available on application

Start date: Immediate or within two to three weeks

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion, contact:

Nick Fitzgerald

National HR Manager

021 952 450

Applications will be reviewed immediately due to the anticipated project start within the next two to three weeks.

Please Quote Reference Number 19196