Project Manager
Isaac Group
Listing Description
Description
About the Opportunity – Project Manager
Are you an organised and proactive project professional ready to lead civil construction projects from pre-construction through to completion? We are seeking a Project Manager or Project Engineer to join our established civil construction team in Dunedin. This permanent role offers the chance to manage varied infrastructure works, deliver on-time and on-budget outcomes, and contribute to projects that make a meaningful difference to local communities.
We’re open to the right person, the right fit – whether you’re:
- An Experienced Project Manager
- Or an experienced Project Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate and deliver civil construction projects from mobilisation to practical completion, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and company standards.
- Develop and manage project programmes, budgets and forecasts; identify and report on variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Engage and manage subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to achieve safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes.
- Champion health, safety and environmental standards on site; lead toolbox talks, safety observations and incident investigations as required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities and stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
- Mentor and develop project engineers and site-based teams, supporting continuous improvement and professional growth.
Skills & Experience – What You’ll Bring:
- Proven experience delivering civil construction projects, preferably within roading, utilities, structures or earthworks sectors.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Competence in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and site surveys.
- Relevant tertiary qualification or formal project management training is advantageous.
Benefits and Rewards: Permanent, full-time role: Stable employment with career progression opportunities. Competitive package: Remuneration reflective of skills and experience plus benefits including vehicle and medical insurance. Supportive culture: Work within a collaborative, inclusive team that values wellbeing and professional development. Training & development: Access to mentoring, on-the-job training and support for further qualifications. Meaningful work: Deliver projects that shape communities across the region.
How to Apply Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant project experience and your motivation for applying. For more information, contact Sara Swailes on 027 439 8724.
Other Details Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks: The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.
Join Our Team – Apply Today If you are ready to lead projects that deliver high-quality infrastructure and positive community outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Bring your experience, leadership and passion to a company committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Sara Swailes for more information.
Isaac Group
In 1950 Isaac Construction was founded by two passionate conservationists – Sir Neil and Lady Isaac. Their legacy has left us with a unique ownership model as far as we know, we are the only civil construction company in the world that is owned by a conservation and wildlife trust!
Today, Isaac Construction is part of the Isaac Group, with a long and proud history of providing quality construction products and services throughout the South Island. Our teams deliver high quality, on time and on budget solutions for a wide range of construction needs, small and large, simple and complex. The desire to do great work in a way that supports the environment and the wildlife within it inspired Isaac Construction at its inception and continues to fuel us to this day.
