05th March, 2026
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
For more details and a confidential conversation, please contact Nick Gillingham
E-mail - nickgillingham@ctrecruitment.co.nz
Mobile - 021 597 270
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