Summary: Seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, multi-million-dollar civil infrastructure projects, taking full ownership from execution to completion. Highlights: 1. Lead a high-profile civil infrastructure project with lasting legacy 2. Operate at a senior level, leading multi-disciplinary site teams 3. Enjoy autonomy, influence, and authority on a significant project Senior Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure We’re partnering with a leading civil contracting business to appoint a Senior Project Manager to take full ownership of a complex, multi-million-dollar civil infrastructure project. This is a senior role for an experienced PM who has managed complex civil projects, thrives at the interface of delivery, contract management, and stakeholder engagement, and can operate with authority across multi-million-dollar budgets. Why This Role Matters You will operate at a senior level, leading a multi-disciplinary site team and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, councils, subcontractors, and local communities. Your leadership and decision-making will directly influence project success and provide certainty for the business and its stakeholders. The Project This is a large-scale civil infrastructure project, designed to deliver long-term resilience and critical outcomes for the region. The project is being delivered to a 100+ year design life, making it a true piece of infrastructure that will stand the test of time. It carries significant community visibility and requires a Project Manager who understands the importance of getting it right the first time. With extensive earthworks, concrete structures, and multiple stakeholder interfaces, this is a project of real significance - both technically and from a community impact perspective. The Role You’ll lead the project from day-to-day execution to completion, ensuring safety, quality, contractual compliance, and commercial performance. Key responsibilities include: - Managing subcontractors, pricing, variations, claims, and contract compliance - Delivering accurate reporting on budgets, cost-to-complete, progress, and risks - Owning stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, councils, subcontractors, and communities - Ensuring QA, H&S, and environmental compliance - Supporting bid strategy, contract methodology, and commercial oversight - Driving team performance, accountability, and standards across multi-layered teams What We’re Looking For - Proven experience delivering complex civil projects of $20M+ from start to finish - Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience managing clients, councils, subcontractors, and community groups - Commercial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, variations, claims, and financial reporting - Hands-on leadership of multi-layered teams, with credibility and authority - Ability to operate under pressure, make critical decisions, and manage challenging on-site interactions - Mature, professional, and “hardline” where required, with honesty and accountability This is not a mid-level PM role. The successful candidate will have the autonomy, influence, and authority to deliver a high-profile project and manage multiple priorities at a senior level. The Opportunity - Lead a high-profile project of significance that will stand the test of time - Attractive experience-dependent salary of $200,000+ vehicle - Permanent or contracting arrangements considered for the right candidate - Accommodation provided or commuting options available - Strong pipeline of follow-on work Apply Now If you’re a senior Project Manager ready to take ownership of a project that will leave a lasting legacy, apply now with your CV or call Kat on 0212228454. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
