About the role

The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of diverse coatings projects, ensuring they meet safety, quality, and budgetary standards. They are responsible for managing client relationships, coordinating resources, and providing clear reporting to senior leadership.

What they look for

Project management Commercial acumen Budgeting Forecasting Claims management Client relationship management Leadership Team mentoring Risk management Health and safety compliance Strategic oversight Problem-solving Communication Operational standards Resource allocation

Requirements

Candidates must have proven success in project management within coatings, construction, or industrial services. Strong commercial acumen, leadership capabilities, and the ability to travel for site-based work are essential.

Full description

At Intergroup, we’re the behind-the-scenes legends of infrastructure and industrial services — delivering across waste management, industrial services, coatings, and water infrastructure. You’ve probably seen us working in your neighbourhood.

Ready to take the lead on high-impact projects with a national footprint?

We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across our Coatings Division.

This is a pivotal role for a commercially savvy, people-focused leader who can deliver safe, high-quality outcomes across multiple sites. If you thrive on variety, enjoy building strong client relationships, and are open to travel as needed, this could be your next big move.

About the role

As Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end delivery across a range of coatings projects, helping drive performance, consistency, and quality at a national level.

You’ll work closely with clients, lead skilled teams, and coordinate people, resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the successful delivery of multiple coatings projects across New Zealand

· Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and trusted partnerships

· Oversee project scope, programmes, budgets, forecasting, and cost control

· Manage project claims and commercial requirements accurately and efficiently

· Allocate resources effectively and keep teams aligned to project priorities

· Lead, mentor, and support coatings specialists to deliver their best work

· Identify risks early and implement practical solutions to keep projects on track

· Ensure full compliance with health, safety, quality, and operational standards

· Provide clear, timely reporting to senior leaders and key stakeholders

What you will bring

· Proven success in project management within coatings, construction, industrial services, or a related field

· Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and claims management

· The ability to build credibility quickly with clients, teams, and stakeholders

· Confident leadership skills, with a track record of motivating and developing people

· Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving capability

· Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach

· A hands-on style with the ability to balance site presence and strategic oversight

If you’re ready to step into a nationally focused role where you can make a visible impact, lead great people, and help deliver critical coatings projects across the country, we’d love to hear from you.