Senior Project Manager – Planning & Development
Core
Lead planning and shaping of major capital projects for the University of Auckland's campus environment, focusing on feasibility, business case development, and design leadership.
Role type
Senior client-side project manager (capital projects)
Builds
New build and refurbishment projects for teaching, research, and student environments
Domain
Higher education / Campus development
Required skills
Business case development, project planning, design management, consultant leadership, stakeholder engagement, budget management, risk management, procurement, contract management, governance navigation
Preferred skills
Experience in tertiary education, research, or healthcare environments, ability to influence senior leadership, balancing design quality with cost control
Technologies
MS Project, Primavera, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, AutoCAD, Revit, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Leading projects through feasibility, business case development, planning, design, and procurement phases; Managing consultant teams and supporting governance processes; Developing strategic recommendations for investment decisions; Building relationships with stakeholders across faculties and external partners; Managing project budgets, risks, and approvals; Supporting construction delivery and handover activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC