Join Scope Projects NZ
Scope Projects NZ is a dynamic, client-side project management consultancy delivering high-quality
outcomes across construction and property projects. We’re a motivated, collaborative team committed to delivering value for our clients while continuously improving how we work.
We’re now looking for an experienced and capable Intermediate Project Manager to lead the delivery of client-side projects and provide guidance and support across our wider team.
About the Role
The Intermediate Project Manager plays a key role in leading the successful delivery of our clients’
projects. Working closely with our Directors, Team Leads/Project Directors and wider team, you’ll take ownership of project outcomes, manage client relationships directly, and help guide less experienced members of the team.
This role is ideal if you:
- Enjoy autonomy and want to take ownership of project outcomes from start to finish
- Are highly organised, proactive and commercially minded
- Want to build your career toward senior project management or project director roles
- Are confident leading multiple projects and engaging with senior stakeholders
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of client-side projects across construction and property, from initiation through to completion
- Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact
- Develop and manage project plans, programmes, budgets and risk registers
- Chair project meetings and prepare progress reports for clients and senior stakeholders
- Lead procurement processes, including tender documentation, tender evaluation panels and contractor/supplier selection
- Manage project risks and issues, escalating to Directors where required
- Administer contracts (e.g. NZS 3910) as Contract Administrator/Engineer to the Contract, including certifying payments, managing RFIs and variations
- Manage project budgets and financial reporting, including forecasting and cost control
- Lead Health & Safety practices across your project portfolio
- Mentor and support Project Administrators and Project Coordinators
- Develop and maintain project programmes in MS Project / Procore
- Contribute to Scope’s business development, including preparing tenders and proposals for new work
- Champion the company’s project software, including Procore, Workbench and MS Project
- Provide senior cover and support to other Project Managers as required
- Prepare project close-out documentation including collection of warranties, manuals and handover documents.
- Assist with Ministry of Education long term documentation i.e. 10YPPs
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years’ experience in project management, ideally within a client-side consultancy, construction or property environment
- Experience in government sector work and public sector procurement processes is highly desirable
- Proven experience managing project budgets, programmes and contracts (e.g. NZS 3910 or equivalent)
- Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills, including presenting to clients and senior stakeholders
- Sound commercial and financial acumen
- High proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project management software (MS Project, Procore, Workbench)
- Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline is highly desirable
- Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, etc.) is highly desirable
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to lead and make decisions
Why Join Scope?
- Lead your own portfolio of projects with the backing of an experienced leadership team
- Be part of a positive, high-performing and supportive team culture
- Clear pathway to senior project management and project director roles
- Variety in your role—no two days are the same
Apply Now:
If you’re an experienced, capable project manager ready to lead and grow with
us, we’d love to hear from you.
