Due to a growing team and recent project success with a Global Client, we are looking for a driven, client facing and technically capable Project Manager with wide ranging experience in building design and construction. Ideally you will have experience managing design packages of work for large scale multi-disciplinary projects with a good understanding of complex building services, power requirements, and civil and structural aspects. The role is based in Auckland and will require a physical presence on site and at our Auckland office, with hybrid working possible.
Key tasks include
- Managing internal and external teams to deliver complex engineering design packages of work
- Monitoring time, cost and budget with excellent change control
- Reporting and monitoring of project financial performance
- Preparing cost estimates and drawing lists for projects
- Ensuring quality reviews are completed to the required standards
- Leadership, supporting and co-ordinating teams to produce quality design deliverables
- Updating management systems to meet company requirements
- Ensuring compliance with the project scope of works, statutory/regulatory requirements and client standards
- Supporting field work of clients and contractors
- Managing the review of drawings and documents by Senior Designers and Engineers
- Interfacing with the various engineering disciplines and leadership teams
- Building strong client relationships
- Mentoring and developing junior colleagues
- Supporting project bids
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- A good understanding of project structure and roles and responsibilities for various project types including sole supplier, design and build, joint ventures and alliances
- High levels of integrity and the capacity to manage commercially sensitive information confidentially
- Motivation and drive, commitment and resilience in the face of change and adversity
- Experience engaging subcontractors and subconsultants
- Have worked at a Consultancy with 10-20 years of relevant industry experience
- Hands on project management and design management experience
- Business acumen and commercial understanding, being able to identify and manage opportunities and risk
- Experience bidding for work and developing internal and external relationships
- Have a strategic and innovative mindset
This is a well-supported, career-defining role in a growth market with significant future opportunities. If you have experience in most of these areas, then we strongly encourage you to apply.
No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Please contact the team if you require support or reasonable adjustments regarding our recruitment process (for example, you need the application form in a different format).
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jacobs, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
