Project Manager - FM Capital Development

Job Description:

Te Ratonga Whakahaere Paenga | Facilities Management
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)
• Permanent position - 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As Project Manager – Minor Capital Works Projects, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital development projects across the University of Canterbury campus.

Working within Facilities Management, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the University and external providers to drive successful project outcomes that support UC’s teaching, research, and operational objectives.

• Delivering capital works projects from planning to completion
• Managing project schedules, budgets, and risks
• Coordinating contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
• Monitoring project performance and reporting progress
• Managing procurement and contract processes
• Supporting continuous improvement and project reviews

Mōu | Who You Are
You are an experienced project management professional with a proven track record of delivering construction, facilities, or capital works projects in complex stakeholder environments.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Project management experience in a complex environment
• Success delivering multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong project planning, budgeting, and risk management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience delivering construction or capital works projects
• Knowledge of government procurement processes
• Familiarity with NZS3910 or similar contracts
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools
• Understanding of change management and health and safety requirements
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The Facilities Management team supports the University’s teaching, research, and support functions through security, capital development, engineering and maintenance, and property and campus services.

Reporting to the Minor Works Programme Manager and working closely with the Capital Development team, you will partner with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and governance groups to deliver projects that enhance the University’s physical environment and strategic objectives.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include:

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• professional development and study opportunities
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• on-campus staff discounts including UC RecCentre
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 28 June 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

Please note, this is an onsite position.