Project Manager - Queenstown
Job reference : 40115334
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $120000 - $150000 Queenstown based Annually
Location : Christchurch, Canterbury
Posted on : 28-04-2026
Lead civil projects end-to-end in the Southern Lakes region with a respected family contractor. This is a hands-on PM role with a tight knit team.
About the company:
Faulks Investments is a fifth-generation, family-owned civil contractor with deep roots in the Southern Lakes region. The business has a powerful reputation for building long-term relationships and delivering high-quality work – every time. They live and breathe the mantra “you are only as good as your last contract”.
Specialising in land development, earthworks, drainage, roading, landscaping, demolition and full siteworks packages, Faulks partners with respected contractors and looks after their clients. This is a company where you are more than a number, you will gain exposure to how a successful civil business operates and play a meaningful role in its continued growth.
Benefits:
This is a newly created Project Manager position based in Queenstown to support continued growth. You will oversee varied projects from initiation through to completion, managing programmes, subcontractors, contracts, and client relationships. It is a busy role within a small, high-performing team. There is no large corporate structure behind you which means you gain broader exposure to the commercial and operational side of the business.
We are looking for a team player who is not afraid to get their hands and boots dirty – not someone who sits back and manages from a distance. The crews work hard and enjoy what they do, there is strong camaraderie and a genuine pride in the jobs delivered. A sense of humour, humility and a down-to-earth attitude will go a long way here.
Role Responsibilities / Duties:
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.
If this job isn't quite right for you, or you do not think that you tick all of the boxes you need to, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Faulks Investments is a fifth-generation, family-owned civil contractor with deep roots in the Southern Lakes region. The business has a powerful reputation for building long-term relationships and delivering high-quality work – every time. They live and breathe the mantra “you are only as good as your last contract”.
Specialising in land development, earthworks, drainage, roading, landscaping, demolition and full siteworks packages, Faulks partners with respected contractors and looks after their clients. This is a company where you are more than a number, you will gain exposure to how a successful civil business operates and play a meaningful role in its continued growth.
Benefits:
- Company vehicle.
- Ongoing training and development support.
- Strong pipeline of work secured.
- Long-term career progression.
- Enjoy the lifestyle Queenstown has to offer.
- Tight-knit supportive team environment.
This is a newly created Project Manager position based in Queenstown to support continued growth. You will oversee varied projects from initiation through to completion, managing programmes, subcontractors, contracts, and client relationships. It is a busy role within a small, high-performing team. There is no large corporate structure behind you which means you gain broader exposure to the commercial and operational side of the business.
We are looking for a team player who is not afraid to get their hands and boots dirty – not someone who sits back and manages from a distance. The crews work hard and enjoy what they do, there is strong camaraderie and a genuine pride in the jobs delivered. A sense of humour, humility and a down-to-earth attitude will go a long way here.
Role Responsibilities / Duties:
- Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion.
- Managing programmes, resources, and site coordination.
- Leading subcontractor engagement and claims management.
- Variations, QA, safety, and compliance.
- Pricing and tendering of works.
- Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant tertiary qualification
- Proven experience delivering civil construction projects (land development earthworks, drainage, roading)
- Sound knowledge subcontractor and contract management capability.
- Strong ability to use initiative with a driven attitude.
- Proficient communication and relationship-building capabilities.
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.
If this job isn't quite right for you, or you do not think that you tick all of the boxes you need to, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.