About the Role | Mō te tūnga
As our project portfolio continues to expand, we are seeking a commercially focused Project Controls Manager to strengthen our planning, forecasting, and commercial risk management capabilities.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Project Controls Manager will maintain a division-wide master program and ensure it is fully integrated with commercial forecasting and risk processes. This is a commercially aligned planning and reporting position, not a site-based operational delivery role.

You’ll play a key part in driving time and cost performance visibility, enabling informed, data-driven decision-making across the project lifecycle.

Key Interfaces

• Strand Managers – for portfolio-level program alignment
• Project Managers – to support programming and commercial reporting
• Operations Manager – to resolve high-level resource constraints
• Project Administrator – to maintain system consistency and data accuracy

Key Responsibilities

Program Oversight

• Own and maintain the division-wide master program in MS Project
• Provide clear visibility of timelines, dependencies, and delivery risks

Commercial Planning Support

• Work closely with Project Managers to develop a project program
• Support cost-to-complete analysis, commercial forecasting, and claim preparation
• Ensure time-based data is aligned with financial planning and cash flow projections

Risk Identification & Reporting

• Identify commercial risks arising from delays, resource constraints, or critical path shifts
• ​​​​​​​Provide early-warning insights to support governance reviews and proactive decision-making

Cost–Time Integration

• Align program updates with Workbench, financial reports, and commercial forecasts
• ​​​​​​​Ensure time data underpins accurate revenue recognition, accruals, and reporting

Governance & Controls

• Contribute to internal project reviews and governance forums
• ​​​​​​​Monitor performance against program baselines with a focus on time-based commercial risk

What You’ll Bring | Ko ngā pūkenga ōu

• 5+ years in a project controls, commercial, or planning role (e.g. QS, planner, or commercial manager)
• Strong proficiency in MS Project and Excel
• Sound understanding of NZS 3910 and contractual risk principles
• Experience in civil infrastructure or asset maintenance preferred
• Commercially astute, with strong analytical and communication skills
• ​​​​​​​Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage inputs across multiple stakeholders and projects

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai ​​​​​​​

• Play a key role in improving visibility of commercial and delivery risk
• Be part of a stable, values-driven organisation with a strong regional presence
• Work closely with a high-performing commercial and delivery team
• Based in Rolleston, with flexibility considered
• ​​​​​​​Competitive salary and clear development pathway

Our values | Ngā Uaratanga

Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki – People You Can Rely On
Teamwork | Mahi Tahi – People Who Work Together
Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga – People Who Protect Our Place

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' link. Or email your CV and Cover Letter to recruit@corde.nz.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Note: CORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed, we will reach out to our trusted agencies.