Project Manager

Project Management | Otago, New Zealand
Title
Project Manager
Reference
4027288
Salary
Competitive
Contract
Permanent / Full Time
Industry
Project Management
Location
Otago

We’re recruiting an experienced Project Manager for a well established and highly regarded construction company delivering quality projects across the region.

This role suits someone who is confident managing construction projects from the ground up and is comfortable running sites day to day, taking full ownership of delivery.

About the Role: You’ll be responsible for managing construction projects from early site works through to practical completion. This is a hands on role with strong site presence required.
 
Key responsibilities:

  • Managing projects from groundworks to handover
  • Full responsibility for site management and daily operations
  • Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
  • Managing programmes, budgets, and variations
  • Ensuring compliance with health & safety and quality standards
  • Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
  • Driving projects to successful on-time and on-budget completion

About You:

  • Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager
  • Strong experience delivering builds from start to finish 
  • The ability to run sites independently
  • Solid construction knowledge across all stages of a build
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • A practical, solutions-focused approach

What’s on Offer:

  • Secure role with a reputable and growing construction company
  • Long-term pipeline of work
  • Autonomy to manage your own projects
  • Competitive salary package based on experience
  • Supportive team and professional working environment

If you pride yourself on being a Project Manager who enjoys hands-on site involvement and owning projects from start to finish, we’d love to hear from you.  Build your future in the Lower South Island.
 
Whys Mills Recruitment:
 

Having called Queenstown home for over a decade, we know the Lower South Island construction market inside out – the people, the projects, and the realities of working and living here. We work closely with reputable construction companies and take pride in offering honest advice, local insight, and support that goes beyond just securing you a role.
If you’re already based in Central Otago or the Lower South Island, or you’re looking to relocate for the right opportunity, and you want to work with a solid team that values quality workmanship, accountability, and good banter, we’d love to hear from you.

 
 
Apply now or contact Kelly confidentially for more information – 0220798206

Salary
Competitive
Contract
Permanent / Full Time
Ref #
4027288

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