Project Manager (Construction/Building)

Our organisation is made up of operational business groups that are supported by governance and corporate services functions. To learn more about our people and organisational structure, check out www.airways.co.nz/about.

About the Team:
The Technology business unit is responsible for the effective delivery, management and services of all technology disciplines within the air navigation services environment – engineering design, software design and development, technology architecture and infrastructure, asset management, installation and maintenance, technical training, workload planning, maintenance program development, project management, and logistics support.

The purpose of Programme & Project Delivery is to provide workforce and capital programme planning, to successfully project manage the delivery of the capital programme, and to optimise the performance of the Technology Group.

About the Role:
We have full-time permanent opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Auckland team are based at The Quad (Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland Airport) which is within walking distance from Countdown, Chemist Warehouse, Jetts Fitness, cafes, take-away shops, and restaurants.

In this role you’ll ensure the professional delivery of Airways’ projects and programmes, and the achievement of each programme’s outcomes, ensuring each project is delivered within defined scope, time and budget constraints.

As a Project Manager, your key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects from project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, to closure processes.
• Effective management of scope, time, cost, quality issues, risks, people, communication, procurement, project reporting and the operational handover of the project.
• The impact of the project (s) on diverse stakeholder groups including airlines, airport companies, regulatory authorities, military, general aviation, general public, and staff.
• Multiple professional disciplines and consultants both internal and external to Airways.
  

Your initial focus will be on two major projects that will positively impact the community.

For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

About You:
For success you will be known for your effective communication, problem solving and influencing skills. Through your proactive and professional approach, you’ll be able to build and maintain lasting relationships whilst ensuring delivery.

Additionally, you will hold:

• Undergraduate university degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce or equivalent.
• 10+ years’ industry experience, 5 years of which as a construction and/or building project manager.
• advanced knowledge and experience with the application of project management methodologies (PMBOK preferred).
• Competence in the MS Office Suite including MS Project.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team and business environment, collaborate with people, show resilience and agility, take ownership and focus on delivering successful outcomes.
  

Beneficial:

• Postgraduate university degree or equivalent.
• PMP accreditation or similar professional project management qualification.
• Prior exposure to Sentient PPM software.
  

To Apply:
If you are eager to expand your experience in a fast-paced, complex, challenging and rewarding environment - please submit your application (CV and cover letter) via the Airways careers site or Seek.

Please note that you must be legally eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered.

This role will require the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment background checks including references, drug and alcohol screening, criminal conviction, and related checks.

Application closing date is Monday, 21 April 2025.

At Airways, our people are at the heart of what we do to keep NZ skies safe. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We currently hold the Rainbow Tick and NQTick (neurodiversity) and are working towards Gender Tick. We make our recruitment decisions based on the best candidate for the job and therefore encourage applications from diverse candidates.