The Company:Established in 2013 Freedom Lifestyle Villages (Freedom) creates equitable lifestyle communities that enriches the lives of Over-50s New Zealanders. They achieve this through the development of their talent base with a single-minded commitment to their shared values and sustainable long-term returns.Freedom owns and operates five highly successful villages across New Zealand, with further pipeline developments under contract or at planning stage. Their strategic growth plan is set to expand their footprint nationwide, positioning Freedom as a leading developer and Lifestyle Village operator in New Zealand.Located near Tauranga CBD, join a company with amazing growth plans. On offer is a competitive salary, very supportive team environment, employee wellness initiatives and convenient free parking!The Role:We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join the Freedom Development team. This role is integral to the successful delivery of their projects, ranging from civil and vertical construction to the development of village centres. You will support the Chief Development Officer and Development Team across all project phases—from feasibility and planning to completion and long-term maintenance. For the right individual, this role offers a unique opportunity for career advancement, with the potential to evolve into a Development Manager position as you contribute to their continued success and expansion.Key Responsibilities:Act in the best interests of the projects and the company while adhering to their core values.Foster and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and partners.Assist in feasibility studies, project planning, budget development, risk management, and procurement strategies.Manage and plan both horizontal and vertical construction projects to meet time, budget, and quality standards.Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.Oversee design processes, procurement of contractors, and project delivery phases, including variation and cost control.Monitor project progress, resolve disputes, and manage documentation and completion phases.Provide regular status reports and support Village Management staff with remedial and refurbishment works post-handover.Manage project-related invoicing and expenditures.Experience and Qualifications:Solid demonstratable experience in project management within the NZ construction industry.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.Understanding of construction management and contracts such as NZS 3910.Collaborative team player with a relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.Unrestricted driver's licence.Please note, this role is based in Tauranga however will require occasional travel with some overnight stays where your allocated project is located.To be considered for this position you must be eligible to work full time and have NZ residency in place.Apply Now:For a confidential discussion contact Paddy on 0274 99 66 43 or submit your CV and a cover letter to ****** Smith Recruitment Ltd is a technical recruitment company specialising in the search, selection and recruitment of professionals from a Construction & Engineering background. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
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