Your new opportunity
Having recently established an office in Hamilton to service our existing and ever-growing client base, we are looking for an experienced intermediate level Project Manager to take a lead role delivering projects across education, commercial and industrial sectors.
Maynard Marks is a well-established professional multi-disciplinary building consultancy practice with offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. A large portion of our work is delivering projects in school environments, directly to schools or to the Ministry of Education, which is a focus for this role.
This is a great opportunity to step into a role with real ownership, where you’ll lead delivery, build strong client relationships, and contribute to growing our presence in the Waikato region and beyond.
You’ll play a key role across the full project lifecycle, including:
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Leading projects on the client side in a professional services environment with responsibility for delivering quality outcomes, managing budgets and project programmes
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Managing the full project lifecycle from feasibility through to close-out
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Acting as Independent Certifier and/or Contract Administrator under NZS 3910 contracts where required
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Managing design coordination, procurement, contracts and risk
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Leading communication across project stakeholders, including clients, consultants and contractors
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Managing project risks, resolving issues and escalating where needed
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Building client relationships and contributing to repeat work and new opportunities.
What you will bring to the team
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, personable, and technically strong, with:
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Ideally 5+ years of project management experience and with Ministry of Education training and exposure to the 10YPP process (desirable).
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A relevant construction‑related qualification with PMP or similar certification desirable
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Strong knowledge of NZ contracts, including NZS 3910
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Experience delivering projects independently with confidence
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Strong commercial awareness and client focus
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Clear communication and stakeholder management skills
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A full NZ driver licence.
About us
We are a leading property and buildings consultancy providing professional services to a wide variety of clients. Our services include building surveying, environmental services, quality surveying, project management, structural engineering, and architectural design. Our clients include government departments, insurers, industry bodies, commercial and residential property owners, property managers, infrastructure developers and contractors.
Maynard Marks’ purpose is “to create built environments where people and communities thrive.”
Benefits of working for Maynard Marks
Maynard Marks offers an excellent remuneration package with the opportunity for professional development aligned with your career aspirations along with a great work culture. We also offer free medical insurance, flexible working arrangements, an award-winning wellbeing programme, and the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people.
To apply
To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and CV online via SEEK.