Job description

Assistant Project Manager
84 Recruitment
Project Management
$75,000 - $95,000 Full time

About the opportunity:

This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused, looing to build a career in the PM sector, enjoys a challenge, and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and stakeholders. A strong pipeline of large-scale projects is available to work on in the region.

About you:

You will ideally have a base knowledge of Project Management, with specific experience in construction & infrastructure. Your excellent communication and relationship management skills will be vital in your day-to-day dealings with project teams, consultants, contractors, key stakeholders, community groups, and the public.

As a Assistant Project Manager, your main responsibility will be to assist the Senior PM on projects; Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects as they travel through their lifecycle. You will need to be a self-starter that learns quickly and takes the initiative, you will need to be customer focused and bring energy to the team.

Specifically, you will have;

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering or Project Management)
• Minimum of 2+ years’ industry experience, ideally within NZ
• A clean full driver’s license.
• Have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Experience in managing contracts within the civil engineering industry and a sound understanding of NZS3910 and NZS3916
• Construction and infrastructure experience
• Impeccable communication skills, be it with colleagues, clients, or contractors.

This established business celebrates its culture, dynamism, and client focus. The business has office locations around NZ but operates as one team, sharing and collaborating to deliver the best solutions for its clients.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Contact me via the details below to discuss whether this position is for you.

Contact Sheldon for more information

sheldon@84recruitment.co.nz | 027 598 6835