How to Enter
There are no strict education requirements to be a Construction Programme Manager because most people enter Project Management from other areas of the Construction industry. However, for Project Management jobs, many New Zealand employers prefer candidates with tertiary qualifications in a specific area of expertise, such as Residential or Commercial Construction, or Project Management (PMI or PRINCE2). Professionals looking to pursue a career in Project Management often have the following traits:
Organised and motivated
Able to lead others
Great attention to detail
Assertiveness and able to have hard conversations
Excellent communication and negotiating skills
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Able to make practical decisions
Able to think creatively
Can relate to a wide range of people
Can work well under pressure and meet agreed deadlines
Typical Responsibilities
The day-to-day responsibilities of a Construction Programme Manager can include any of the following:
Communicating with project team, clients and internal/external stakeholders
Planning project deliverables
Managing project delivery timeline
Managing and reporting project budgets and resources
Producing and updating all project documentation to company/client standards
Managing project and administration team
Managing external vendors and that their services meet agreed specifications
Progression
As Construction Programme Managers gain more experience, they can often expect to move to larger, more complex projects or projects with a higher risk or level of stakeholder. In many cases, Construction Programme Managers can often progress to more senior Project Management, Programme Management or into operational management positions. Alternatively, some may also work as self-employed contractors.
Salary Range
85K – 135K per annum (NZD)
