Senior Project Manager

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.