Project Director

About the Company

Redpath Partners is collaborating exclusively with a distinguished project management company known for its innovative hybrid model combining consultancy and project delivery. Operating discreetly, this firm has gained a solid foothold in the market due to its technical expertise, commercial acumen, and ability to execute complex projects for many prominent clients. Supported by strong financial resources and an established platform, the company has a well-defined strategy for long-term expansion and is actively growing its project portfolio and senior leadership team.

Role Overview

The Project Director will oversee a portfolio of technically challenging projects while working alongside clients, consultants, contractors, and leadership colleagues to ensure successful delivery. This position merges project leadership with client relationship management, commercial oversight, and contributions toward business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide projects through all phases, from feasibility and design through procurement to construction delivery.
• Serve as a senior client representative and trusted advisor.
• Provide strategic leadership over project programs, costs, procurement, and delivery.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers and project teams.
• Manage significant relationships with consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Deliver technical and commercial oversight during project execution.
• Identify and administer project risks, schedule, and commercial results.
• Contribute to shaping the future growth and strategic direction of the organization.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience working in both project management consultancy and contractor delivery roles within New Zealand.
• Demonstrated success as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager.
• Proven history handling complex and technically demanding vertical construction projects.
• Experience managing complete project lifecycles.
• Capability to manage multiple projects, clients, and senior stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong commercial understanding of procurement, contracts, cost control, and program management.
• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and developing project teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual remuneration package ranging from $230,000 to $260,000 plus performance bonuses.
• A senior role within a financially secure and well-resourced company.
• Real chance to influence the company’s growth and strategic path.
• Clear progress opportunities into higher senior leadership roles.
• Long-term career prospects amid substantial company growth plans.
• Work within a distinctive hybrid consultancy and project delivery environment.