Civil Project Manager
Franklin Smith
Listing Description
Description
Looking for a switched-on Civil Project Manager who’s keen to take ownership of a handful of subdivision projects (around the $1–$3M mark). The company is a solid, well-respected civil contractor that focuses on residential and commercial earthworks, and they’ve got plenty of private-build subdivision work on the go.
What’s in it for you:
- $80–$100 per hour
- Weekly pay
- 5-month contract with an immediate start
- Immediate start or 2026
- Autonomy across multiple projects, with a supportive team behind you
The Role: You’ll be across several subdivision jobs at once, taking charge of performance, delivery, and the commercial side of things.
Day-to-day you’ll be:
- Managing financials, variations, claims, and cashflow
- Handling procurement and subcontractor coordination
- Keeping programmes on track
- Working closely with clients, suppliers, and your on-site teams
- Spotting opportunities to maximise value
- Reporting, forecasting, and ensuring the projects stay commercially healthy
What You’ll Bring:
- Solid experience in civil construction (subdivisions is a bonus)
- Strong commercial mindset — confident with claims, variations, and forecasting
- Ability to juggle multiple jobs without dropping the ball
- Clear communication and a proactive, get-stuck-in attitude
Interested? I’m your guy for contract roles in the construction space. If you want a confidential chat about whether contracting is right for you — or to hear what else I’ve got on — give me a bell on 021 280 2016 or flick me an email at ezra@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz
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Franklin Smith
Franklin Smith was founded to provide bespoke recruitment that encourages innovation, and to bring great companies & great people together. We are a multi-disciplinary recruitment agency specialising in Construction, Trades, Supply Chain, Property, IT, and Corporate.
Our recruitment consultants focus on creating new ways to do business, as opposed to enforcing out-dated and tired recruitment practices. We actively seek opportunities which benefit clients, candidates & the wider community with a goal to connect, inspire and engage.
Franklin Smith offers an environment that allows you to enhance and optimise your potential to grow within your career. Being a part of our diverse community exposes you to a collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial environment. We are exponentially growing with an office in Brisbane and across New Zealand – Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson.
We aim to be the benchmark of the recruitment industry, placing a high value on ethical operation with an unparalleled commitment to service. Transparency, accountability, and reliability are at the core of all we do.
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