Senior Project Manager (Auckland)

• Shape New Zealand through the leadership of capital works projects and programmes
• Deliver critical infrastructure, airport, defence, education, water and building sector projects
• Accelerate your career by working alongside, and learning from, industry leaders

Te kāinga rua | The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join our Beca Project Strategy & Delivery team in Tāmaki Makaurau.

We are the largest project management services organisation in New Zealand. Our Auckland-based team of 100+ consultants is undergoing significant growth and we have roles available for developing and experienced practitioners.

You will join a professional services team known for leading the successful establishment and delivery of some of the largest and most complex projects and programmes in New Zealand. Learn from industry leaders in a collaborative and truly multi-disciplinary business. Broaden your experience by working with public and private sector clients developing critical infrastructure, airport, defence, education, water and building sector assets.

Our team culture is centred on innovation, learning and continuous improvement. Our scale and diversity enable us to positively impact society though our roles on major projects, programmes, alliances and PMO’s. We are a people-centric organisation that empowers individuals to unlock their potential. Shape your career with further opportunities in delivery, management and client facing roles.

Te rongoā | About You

You will be an experienced consultant or delivery leader with the credibility, confidence, and ability to operate across projects and programmes of all sizes. You are action oriented and will bring your knowledge, insights and experience as an advisor, consultant and leader.

We invite applications from individuals from a broad range of backgrounds. To be successful in this role, you will need skills and experience across a combination of the following:

• 6-10 years’ experience managing capital works projects or programmes, providing you with a good understanding the local market, business, and operating environment.
• You will have experience in project or programme management.
• You will be confident and personable with excellent communications, leadership, writing and facilitation skills.
• You will have a technical qualification in engineering, architecture or similar, you may also have further qualifications in management.
• You may have specialist skills in contracts & procurement (NZS3910, CCCS, NEC or similar), design management, risk, project planning or controls.
• You may have experience on major projects, PMOs, alliances or similar.
• You may already be chartered or be working towards an industry recognised accreditation.

You may have gained this experience through your work as a consultant, client-side project manager or within a main contractor’s organisation.

You will be a great communicator who can positively influence, guide and lead projects by building credible relationships. You will know when to encourage, support and challenge teams to drive positive client outcomes. You will be an energetic and passionate contributor with a good understanding of the local New Zealand sector, potentially balanced with overseas experiences.

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To apply for this role, please follow the online application process below.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Beca is one of Asia Pacific's largest independent project delivery, advisory and engineering consultancies. We are proudly employee owned and determined to create a culture of collaboration, ownership and care. As a team of 3,800, we bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights.

While our experience has been over 100 years in the making, we are constantly looking to nurture new talent and develop innovative thinking. Learn about how you could Belong at Beca here https://youtu.be/a2kQID6sYWQ with information on our history, values, and expertise at www.beca.com.