Senior Project Manager / Project Manager

Senior Project Manager / Project Manager

Christchurch | Commercial construction | $5m-$50m projects

Lead quality projects. Build lasting client relationships. Enjoy genuine project ownership.

Armitage Williams Construction is a privately owned Christchurch commercial construction company with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects and building lasting client relationships.

With continued growth and a strong forward workload, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to increase our delivery capacity across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects.

This is an opportunity to lead projects independently, make decisions locally and have genuine influence over project outcomes, while being supported by an established and experienced construction team.

About the role

You will take ownership of commercial construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

Our projects typically range from $5 million to $50 million across a mix of sectors. You will enjoy a varied workload, genuine project ownership and minimal travel outside Canterbury.

•         Leading projects from pre-construction through to handover

•         Building trusted relationships with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders

•         Managing project budgets, programmes, contracts and risk

•         Leading site management and wider project teams

•         Overseeing procurement and subcontractor engagement

•         Maintaining strong commercial and operational performance

•         Ensuring projects meet quality, health and safety, contractual and compliance requirements

•         Establishing a positive project culture based on accountability, collaboration and delivery

•         Keeping clients informed and addressing issues early

•         Delivering an exceptional client experience throughout the project lifecycle

Success in this role will not be measured solely by delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget. It will also be reflected in the relationships you build, the confidence clients place in you and their willingness to work with Armitage Williams Construction again.

About you

• You will be an experienced commercial construction Project Manager who can manage projects independently while working collaboratively with the wider team.
• We are open to strong intermediate and senior-level candidates who can demonstrate:
• Must be based in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand
• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects in New Zealand, with an established track record in the Canterbury region preferred
• Experience managing projects generally valued between $5 million and $50 million
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial understanding
• Confidence working with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• The ability to lead teams and bring people together around clear project outcomes
• Strong programme management and problem-solving capability
• Ownership and accountability for project performance
• Clear, practical and constructive communication
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• A genuine commitment to quality, health and safety, and continuous improvement
• Most importantly, you will understand that successful projects are built on strong relationships, clear communication and delivering on commitments.
• Why join Armitage Williams Construction?

As a privately owned Christchurch business, our decisions are made locally. You will have direct access to experienced company leaders, the opportunity to influence project outcomes and the autonomy to manage your projects without unnecessary layers of bureaucracy.

You will join an established team that takes pride in delivering quality work and supporting the people responsible for it.

•         Competitive remuneration reflecting your capability and experience

•         Company vehicle and mobile phone

•         Flexible working arrangements

•         Diverse commercial projects valued from $5 million to $50 million

•         A strong pipeline of future work

•         Genuine project ownership and decision-making authority

•         Support from an experienced delivery team

•         Direct access to company leadership

•         High levels of client interaction

•         Minimal travel outside Canterbury

•         A practical, collaborative and supportive culture

•         Professional development and career growth opportunities

Why people enjoy working here

• Projects are varied, meaningful and locally based
• People are trusted to take ownership and make decisions
• Support is available without unnecessary micromanagement
• Client relationships are valued alongside commercial performance
• Company leaders are accessible and involved
• The business has an established reputation and a strong repeat-client base
• Good work and individual contribution are recognised
• Interested?

If you want to lead quality commercial construction projects, build lasting client relationships and work with a capable, down-to-earth team, we would like to hear from you.

Apply to [email protected] with your CV and a brief covering letter outlining the commercial construction projects you have delivered and the value you would bring to Armitage Williams Construction.

Applicants must be based in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand.