Project Manager

About the Role: Project Manager, Queenstown

Continued growth across our commercial portfolio has created opportunities for experienced Project Managers to join our high-performing Queenstown team. With a strong pipeline of projects, this role offers the chance to take a key leadership position, shaping delivery excellence and supporting the ongoing success of our expanding operations.

As a Project Manager, you will drive project performance and build capability within the team. Leading from the front, you’ll foster collaboration, strengthen client relationships, and maintain momentum across projects from concept to completion. Working closely with Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers, and Trade Partners, you’ll bring a proactive, strategic approach while maintaining a strong on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead commercial construction projects from initiation to completion.
• Plan, monitor, and manage project schedules to achieve key milestones and deadlines.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Promote and enforce Health & Safety best practices across all sites.
• Manage project budgets, financial reporting, and cost control measures.
• Ensure high-quality outcomes and champion sustainable construction practices.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, building codes, and relevant legislation.
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to Site Managers and project teams.

About You

A confident, organised, and driven construction professional, capable of leading projects from start to finish while fostering growth and development within the team. Embraces challenges as opportunities to learn, inspire, and help both projects and people reach their full potential.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in commercial construction.
• Demonstrated success as a Project Manager, delivering projects on time and to a high standard.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for guiding, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Confident and constructive communicator, able to manage challenges and build positive relationships.
• Expertise in planning, scheduling, and programme management.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety compliance requirements.
• Strong financial insight, cost management, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient in project management software, such as Procore.
• Detail-oriented, delivering high-quality outcomes across projects in the Southern Lakes Region.
• Recognised Trade Qualification in New Zealand or Australia.

About Us

At Cook Brothers Construction, we back our teams to take ownership, make smart calls, and deliver with pride. Our strength lies in our people and their drive to continually raise the bar. This has led to a legacy of 20 years of dedication and teamwork. We value hard work, celebrate achievements, and take pride in the results we create and the connections we form.

From our Dunedin roots to growth across Auckland, Canterbury, Southern Lakes, Wānaka, and Otago, we’ve built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading construction firms. 

Our foundations are clear: innovation, quality, sustainability, client satisfaction, health, safety and wellbeing.

If you’re looking to contribute to a company that values trust, collaboration, and growth, Cook Brothers is the place to be.

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional chance to join a supportive, high-performing construction team with culture truly comes first. At Cook Brothers Construction, you will be part of a business that thrives on collaboration, celebrates achievements, and empowers people to grow and succeed.

We provide a competitive salary package with health insurance, an active social club and real opportunities for professional development – giving you the platform to make a tangible impact on meaningful projects.

If you are ready to advance your career with a company that invests in it’s people and performance, apply now, and join a team where your contributions really matter.

At Cook Brothers Construction, health, safety and wellbeing are our top priorities. As part of our commitment to a safe workplace, successful applicants will undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

Please note, we are not accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.

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