Your new opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Wellington team in the CBD and lead a varied portfolio of projects (values of up to $5 million) including Ministry of Education and school development projects. You’ll also have opportunities to support our clients across commercial, residential, and retirement projects, giving you genuine variety and scope to grow.
If you enjoy taking ownership, building strong relationships, and delivering high‑quality outcomes, this is a chance to do meaningful work within a leading consultancy and collaborative environment.
You’ll play a key role across the full project lifecycle, including:
- Early‑stage feasibility and project planning
- Ensuring all resource and building consents are obtained
- Developing programmes and managing procurement/tendering
- Overseeing budgets, costs, and risk management
- Leading project teams through design and construction
- Ensuring health and safety is managed relevant to projects
- Supporting business development and nurturing client relationships
- Contributing to building surveying work such as condition surveys, building investigations, and technical due‑diligence assessments as required.
What you will bring to the team:
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, personable, and technically strong, with:
- 3–5 years of project management experience
- A relevant construction‑related qualification (PMP or similar certification desirable)
- Solid working knowledge of NZS 3910 and NZ building/compliance practices
- Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver an exceptional client experience
- Great problem‑solving skills and confidence using MS Project
- A full NZ driver licence to undertake site work
- Ministry of Education project experience (desirable).
About us
We are a leading property and construction consultancy providing professional services to a wide variety of clients. Our multi-disciplinary team of consultants comprises architects and designers, building surveyors, quantity surveyors, project managers, structural engineers and asbestos specialists whose combined strengths ensure we achieve a successful outcome for our clients. We apply our extensive knowledge and experience to new developments or adapting, refurbishing or remediating existing buildings. Our priority is helping our clients achieve their building goals. We are dedicated to providing personalised and professional guidance throughout every stage of a building’s lifecycle.
Maynard Marks’ purpose is “to create built environments where people and communities thrive”.
We are an inclusive workplace, and we embrace our staff for who they are – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community. We welcome your unique contributions that you bring to the team, and we empower you to offer your perspective and know that it will be valued. We welcome you to be you, with us!
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.
Apply now
To apply for a role in our team, please submit your cover letter and cv online via SEEK or to HR@maynardmarks.co.nz with the subject line: Project Manager.