Projects Manager - Taranaki

at  Connell Contractors

Are you a qualified Projects Manager with at least three years New Zealand civil based work experience under your belt? Are you looking to take the next step and work on some exciting projects? Do you want to get around this beautiful country and work on some of its less known critical infrastructure?
Here at Connell we’re looking for the right person who can get us the right result, by supporting our Regional Manager with projects management across multiple civil sites across the Taranaki region. We’re looking for a natural leader and good communicator, who understands what it takes to deliver quality projects, on time and within budget.

WE ARE ONLY CONSIDERING APPLICANTS WHO CURRENTLY LIVE AND ARE ENTITLED TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND.

If you’re looking for the next step in your career apply now with your cover letter and CV.

As our Taranaki Projects Manager you’ll be tasked with working across multiple projects, owning the management and coordination. Working to tight timeframes, and closely with our clients, you’ll be forming the foundations of projects to ensure the successful delivery of key milestones. Our sites include brownfield and greenfield electrical substations/switchyards, deep and complex drainage projects and many sites involving in-situ cast concrete and precast concrete buildings and structures.

Key role responsibilities are:

• Plan, budget, oversee, manage and document all aspects of projects
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and to budget
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors and external stakeholders
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
• Update programmes

• Collate and reconciliate all project costs against budget on a weekly basisEnsure contract compliance is maintained

You will have:

• A relevant construction Degree or Diploma and/or at least three years relevant project management experience
• Experience working on NZ civil construction sites

• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on team unity and client serviceA commitment to all aspects of Health and Safety, Quality & Environmental compliance onsite

• Remuneration will be dependent on experience, track record and your ability to perform our key competencies.
  We offer competitive remuneration, health insurance, and more!