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At Dempsey Wood, we are enthusiastic about crafting the communities of tomorrow, while supporting our whānau to thrive. 

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver civil construction projects across the Auckland region. 

Why join Dempsey Wood?

• 100% family-owned New Zealand business that genuinely cares about its people. We love to do the mahi, recognise our people & share our wins.
• Competitive remuneration
• Range of projects across land development & infrastructure
• Modern, well-maintained plant & equipment
• A professional yet personable culture focused on creating the communities of the future.

About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation and completion of civil construction projects across the Auckland region. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards, while delivering quality communication with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

What we’re looking for:
Our ideal candidate is a confident leader with strong technical and commercial acumen, and a proactive approach to solving problems.

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or similar
• 3+ years’ project management experience in land development and civil infrastructure
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, roading, structures and/or utilities
• Good working knowledge of NZS 3910
• Strong IT skills, including MS Project and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse site teams.

Who we are:
Founded in 1993, Dempsey Wood is a family-owned New Zealand civil construction company operating across Auckland and the North Island. We are a professional and personable workforce, passionate about creating the communities of the future and supporting our whānau to be the best they can be.

Join us: working together on tomorrow.

Please note that to be the successful candidate, you will need to pass a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol test & provide a satisfactory Ministry of Justice check.  You will also need the current right to work in New Zealand.

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