Senior Project Manager

About Apollo:

Apollo Projects is a nationwide, award-winning design and build construction company with a history of success in the completion of complex commercial build projects.  Not only is our team dedicated to delivering great outcomes for our clients, but we also nurture and preserve our relationships with our consultants, contractors and local communities. 

With exciting projects in the pipeline in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland we are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the team.

Why us:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. To support our team and their well-being, our benefits include:

• Competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience
• Southern Cross Health Insurance for yourself and discounted rates for your immediate family
• EAP support for you and your immediate family, free flu-jabs and access to My Everyday Wellbeing
• A fantastic national team embodying a strong cultural ethos that aligns with our core values.
• Training and development opportunities to support your personal growth
• Free company accommodation for personal use in selected areas of the country
• Be part of a community-focused company that prioritises giving back and making a positive impact on society.

About the Role:

Primarily based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, and reporting to the Construction Director, you will play a key leadership role across multiple projects and/or large, complex builds, providing overall project ownership of Apollo's projects from early design to practical completion.  You will be the one driving the projects all the way through including full cost control management and site team leadership.  

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Driving project strategy, including procurement approaches, programme methodology and commercial decision-making
• Managing risk, project reporting and stakeholder communication at a senior level
• Overseeing programme development and adherence, ensuring projects are delivered on or ahead of time
• Leading a strong health, safety and environmental culture, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across sites
• Providing mentorship and guidance to Project Managers and wider project teams to uplift capability across the business
• Full accountability for project financial performance, including budget establishment, forecasting, cost control and profitability

About You:

You will be a proven leader who will add value and continuously strive for the best.  Additionally, you will have the following attributes:

• 10+ years’ experience in commercial construction, including significant experience operating at a senior project management level
  
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale or multiple concurrent projects from inception to completion
• Comprehensive knowledge in NZ commercial construction law & methodology
  
• Strong commercial acumen, including contract knowledge, financial management and risk mitigation
• Strong ability to foster and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders
  
• Lead and inspire a collaborative project team
  
• High level competency in MS Project and Excel – Procore & Jobpac experience would be an advantage
  
• Strong work ethic and a conscientious attitude
  
• Practical New Zealand design and build commercial construction experience
• Willingness to travel Monday–Friday if required in the future
   

If you would like to be a part of the Apollo legacy and take up the Senior Project Manager role – click “Apply” now! Please visit our website for further information on Apollo Projects.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Apollo Projects Limited does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Apollo will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Apollo explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Apollo.

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