Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Projects to oversee the planning, delivery, and optimisation of commercial property projects across New Zealand. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-profile developments, refurbishments, and major fit-outs across hospitality, retail, and office sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards while maximising value, improving operational efficiencies, and enhancing stakeholder relationships.

What you'll do:

As the Head of Projects, your role will be pivotal in driving the success of our client's commercial property portfolio. You will provide strong leadership to project delivery teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance. Your expertise in overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of commercial property projects will ensure that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.

Your ability to lead high-stakes negotiations with contractors, vendors, and consultants will ensure optimal commercial outcomes. Collaborating with senior leadership, you will align project delivery with strategic goals and financial targets.

Acting as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, tenants, and clients regarding project updates will be key to maintaining smooth project execution. Lastly, your commitment to standardizing and implementing best-in-class project management processes across all commercial projects will drive operational excellence.

• Provide Leadership: Offer strong and effective leadership to project delivery teams, ensuring exceptional performance.
• Project Oversight: Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of all commercial property projects.
• Negotiations: Lead critical negotiations with contractors, vendors, and consultants to secure favorable terms.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership to align project delivery with strategic objectives and financial goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the main point of contact for senior stakeholders, tenants, and clients, providing timely project updates.
• Process Optimization: Develop, standardize, and implement best-in-class project management practices across all commercial projects.

What you bring:

As the ideal candidate for the Head of Projects role, you bring a wealth of experience in senior leadership roles within the commercial property sector. Your proven track record in delivering large-scale developments, fit-outs, and refurbishments demonstrates your ability to manage complex projects from conception through to completion.

Your strong experience in contractor negotiations, cost control, and project governance ensures that you can deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

A tertiary qualification in Construction, Project Management or Property Development underpins your practical experience. Experience working on hospitality, retail, and mixed-use property assets, as well as proficiency in project management software and financial reporting tools, will be highly regarded.

• 10+ years of experience in senior leadership roles such as Head of Projects or Commercial Project Director.
• Proven success delivering large-scale commercial property developments, fit-outs, and refurbishments.
• Strong experience in contractor negotiations, cost control, and project governance.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction, Project Management or Property Development.
• Experience working on hospitality, retail, and mixed-use property assets is desirable.
• Proficiency in project management software and financial reporting tools is advantageous.

What sets this company apart:

Our client offers the opportunity to lead and shape a dynamic portfolio of commercial projects across New Zealand. With an emphasis on operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth, this role will play a pivotal part in their next phase of development. They offer involvement in high-profile commercial property developments across New Zealand, a platform for leadership and professional advancement, and a collaborative culture where you can work alongside a team committed to delivering results and driving innovation.

What's next:

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