Project Manager

About Us

Starting from humble beginnings in Dunedin, Cook Brothers Construction has grown substantially over the last thirteen years. We are currently made up of 185+ team members across Southern Lakes, Canterbury, Otago, and Auckland. We have made the Deloitte Fast 50 index of the fastest growing companies in New Zealand three times in the last ten years, whilst maintaining our strong “ one team” culture.

With a focus on Quality, Cook Brothers Construction has an extensive and diverse portfolio that spans renovation, new construction, fit-outs, and design and build, both in the high-end residential and commercial sectors.

At Cook Brothers Construction we believe in the attributes and behaviours of ‘One Team'. We operate above the line, that is, we are accountable, responsible and take ownership of our actions. We love to see our employees thrive and grow throughout our business. Development opportunities are endless, and we are committed to continuously mentoring and coaching others.

We strive to be a National leader in our industry, with a focus on quality, client satisfaction, sustainability, innovation. We believe the team is the heart and soul of us achieving this.

About the Role

You will be a strong leader for the Cook Brothers team and trade partners, whilst working alongside the Quantity Surveyor on Commercial build projects. Your first project will be an iconic Queenstown site.

Duties:

• strategically planning and effectively managing the program
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders while maintaining a high service quality
• Mitigating Risks
• Reporting on Health & Safety, quality, cost control, and budget
• Meeting Key Performance Objectives of the project
• Focus on quality
• Construction methodology and adherence to policies, procedures, relevant codes, and acts for self and the team
• Leadership of Site Manager and build team. Ability to work effectively alongside QS

Skills and Experience:

• Must have NZ/AUS Project Management
• At least 4 years of construction project management experience
• Commercial build experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate tough conversations
• Proven planning & program management experience
• Leadership of Health and Safety
• Excellent Communicator
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Finance and budget skills
• Good Commercial Acumen

Benefits

• Ongoing Training and Development
• Solid Career Progression Supportive and Positive team
• Annual Team Summit with all Regions
• Good Work/Life Balance
• Positive and Social Company Culture
• Exciting Projects both Currently and in the Pipeline
• Newly Renovated Offices
• Competitive Salary + Laptop + Cell phone + Car (Ute)
• Health Insurance + Free Access to EAP Services