Project Manager / Site Manager

At the top of your game and looking to build your career with a contractor at the top of theirs? This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. We’re working with a highly regarded New Zealand construction business delivering some of the South Island’s most impressive commercial and residential projects across the Queenstown Lakes region.

With a strong reputation for quality delivery, collaborative project environments, and long-standing client relationships, this contractor continues to secure a strong pipeline of work throughout Queenstown and Wanaka. Their projects are diverse, technically challenging, and built to an exceptionally high standard.

The Role
An opportunity has opened for an experienced Site Manager / Project Manager to join the team and play a key role in the delivery of upcoming projects across the region. This position will see you leading projects from planning and site establishment through to completion and handover, ensuring builds are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.

You’ll work closely alongside site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients while maintaining strong leadership and driving successful project outcomes.

We are looking for
Candidates with a strong background in commercial construction and proven experience managing projects from start to finish. You’ll be someone who enjoys being hands-on and visible onsite, while still maintaining strong planning, communication, and programme. management capabilities.

The ideal candidate will bring experience delivering commercial and residential projects and understand what it takes to drive quality outcomes in demanding environments.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Site Management or Project Management role within commercial construction
• Proven ability delivering projects through all stages of construction
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, and multiple stakeholders effectively
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and programme delivery
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety and site compliance requirements
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documentation
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to foster a positive site culture
• Relevant trade or tertiary qualification advantageous but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a respected and growing South Island contractor
• Strong pipeline of Queenstown and Wanaka based projects
• Competitive salary package
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative company culture
• High quality projects with established systems and experienced delivery teams
• Lifestyle location combined with secure forward workload

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely values quality, relationships, and its people. You’ll be part of a driven and experienced team delivering standout projects across one of New Zealand’s premier construction markets while building your own long- term career within a stable and respected company.

Apply now for a confidential discussion or email your CV to holly@extrastaff.co.nz