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Construction and Technical Recruitment (CTR) are working with a well-established construction company is seeking an experienced Intermediate Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of a significant project in Wellington. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-value education project within a supportive and professional contracting environment.
 
The Role
Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of the project, ensuring it is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will be site-based and work closely with internal teams, consultants, subcontractors and client representatives.
 
Key responsibilities will include:

• Full project lifecycle management from site establishment through to practical completion and handover
• Developing, maintaining and reporting against construction programmes
• Managing project budgets, forecasting, variations and cost control
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site management teams
• Ensuring compliance with MoE requirements, building consents and contractual obligations
• Leading health & safety, quality assurance and environmental management processes
• Regular communication and reporting to senior management and stakeholders
• Proactively identifying and managing project risks and opportunities

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience as an Intermediate Project Manager within the New Zealand construction industry
• Demonstrated experience delivering commercial or education-sector projects
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, programming and financial management
• Confident leadership style with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors on site
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery

What's on Offer

• Permanent, Wellington-based role
• Salary in the $150k+ range, depending on experience
• Company vehicle and associated tools of trade
• Long-term, stable project with a clear programme through to late 2027 and forward pipeline
• Opportunity to work on a well-resourced and professionally managed education project

This role is well suited to an experienced Intermediate Project Manager looking to step into a substantial project and further develop their career within a respected construction business.
 
Other roles available - 

• Project Manager - Main Contractor - Commercial New Build - Taupo
• Site Manager - Main Contractor - Commercial New Build - Tauranga

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