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A well-established and highly regarded New Zealand construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Tauranga-based team. With a strong forward workload across the Bay of Plenty, this business delivers a diverse portfolio of commercial and government projects, including both new builds and complex fit-outs.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of projects across the region while working for a contractor known for quality delivery, strong systems, and long-standing client relationships.

The Role
Based in Tauranga, you will manage projects throughout the wider Bay of Plenty region. You will have full responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction planning through to practical completion and handover.
 
Key responsibilities include:

• End-to-end project management of commercial and government construction projects
• Managing new build and fit-out works across multiple sectors
• Programme development, monitoring, and reporting
• Budget management, forecasting, and financial control
• Contract administration and risk management
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and performance management
• Stakeholder liaison with clients, consultants, and local authorities
• Leading site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery

You will play a key role in maintaining strong regional relationships and ensuring projects are delivered to programme, within budget, and to the company's high standards.

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the New Zealand construction market
• Demonstrated delivery of commercial new builds and/or fit-out projects
• Experience working on government projects (advantageous)
• Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar

You will be solutions-focused, well organised, and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across a regional portfolio.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of $145,000 - $160,000 (depending on experience)
• Company ute and fuel card
• Strong pipeline of secured work across the Bay of Plenty
• Supportive leadership team and established systems
• Long-term career progression within a stable and respected contractor

If you are a driven Project Manager looking for a regional leadership role with autonomy and variety, we welcome a confidential discussion.
 
If this is not the role for you, we are also looking for:

• Project Manager - Residential/Light Commercial - Hamilton 
• Project Manager - Residential - Commercial Build - Perth Australia
• Senior Site Manager - Commercial New Build - Brisbane

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