Project Manager – Civil Construction

Take the next step in your civil career with end-to-end project ownership and genuine progression pathways.

• Lead and own $5m–$15m civil infrastructure and subdivision projects end-to-end
• Drive programme, commercial performance and margin outcomes
• Diverse portfolio + Competitive Salary + Health Insurance after 3 months

Join a well-established family run civil construction contractor delivering infrastructure and subdivision projects across a strong and growing portfolio. With a solid reputation for quality delivery and long-term client relationships, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support delivery across civil projects. You’ll be joining a human-centric business that is big on collaboration and accountability, who invests heavily in their people, opening up fantastic development opportunities down the track. 

About the Role

This is a true end-to-end Project Manager position suited to a PM/PE-level professional who is comfortable taking full responsibility for programme, cost control, claims, variations and overall project performance.

Projects are typically valued between $5m and $15m, and you will be accountable for ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme and within budget while protecting margin.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing detailed construction programmes using Microsoft Project
• Managing projects in accordance with NZS3910
• Preparing and submitting monthly claims under measure and value contracts
• Variation identification, pricing and negotiation
• Forecasting, cost-to-complete reporting and margin management
• Implementing and managing weekly and monthly planning processes
• Subcontractor and supplier management
• Supporting estimating, pricing and tender reviews where required
• Maintaining strong client and consultant relationships

About You: 

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience running civil projects in the $5m–$15m range with full accountability for programme, claims, variations and financial outcomes.

You will bring:

• Strong and vast experience leading $5-$15m scale projects
• Strong working knowledge of NZS3910 contracts
• Experience with measure and value claims processes
• Proven ability in variation pricing and negotiation
• Sound commercial acumen and forecasting capability
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Project
• Experience with structured weekly and monthly planning tools
• Some exposure to estimating or tender pricing
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication skills

What’s on Offer:

• Diverse civil projects across infrastructure and subdivisions
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work across a broad civil portfolio
• A stable business with a strong forward workload
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience

If you’re ready to take ownership of your projects and contribute to a high-performing civil construction team who has fun whilst getting the job done, apply now to Tyla at Fred.