Senior Project Manager

About Unispace

Unispace crafts environments that enable people and organizations to flourish. As a global partner, they deliver integrated design-build workplace and life sciences projects for leading innovative brands worldwide. With a workforce of 500+ across four continents, Unispace merges strategy, design, project management, and delivery into a unified process. Their seamless approach promotes agility, tackles complex problems, and consistently achieves valuable client outcomes. The company values collaboration, inclusivity, curiosity, accountability, creativity, and continuous advancement, supporting diverse perspectives to enhance teamwork and client experiences.

Role Overview

Unispace is expanding its Christchurch team and seeks a Senior Project Manager to take charge of sophisticated commercial interior and workplace projects from initial planning through to handover. This senior role wields substantial influence over projects, clients, and team members, backed by an international enterprise with 48 studios worldwide, featuring an integrated design and construction model.

Responsibilities

• Lead major projects through all phases including planning, construction, and completion.
• Maintain and nurture client relationships as their trusted advisor during project delivery.
• Oversee programme schedules, budgets, forecasts, risk management, resource allocation, and overall project performance.
• Conduct and facilitate meetings with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities among subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams.
• Collaborate closely with design and technical departments to transform concepts into outstanding built environments.
• Monitor and ensure quality standards, safety protocols, fiscal responsibility, and detailed project success.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior delivery team members.
• Contribute to enhancing Unispace's project delivery standards continuously.

Requirements

• Extensive project management experience (approximately 10+ years) in commercial construction, workplace interiors, fit-out, or related design-build sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.
• Comfort with handling challenging conversations, decision-making under pressure, balancing priorities, and maintaining client confidence in difficult situations.
• Strong skills in delivering complex commercial construction or interior projects.
• Excellent client interaction and relationship management capabilities.
• Robust understanding of budget preparation, forecasting, and cost control.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods and subcontractor oversight.
• Confidence in leading project teams and influencing executive-level stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset working across integrated delivery and design teams.
• Ability to remain composed, organized, and solution-oriented during high-pressure moments.

Why Join Unispace?

Unispace offers a distinctive work model that integrates workplace strategy, design, project delivery, and construction under one global roof, enabling closer teamwork and expedited decisions. This role offers visible impact in the local Christchurch setting while leveraging the resources of a worldwide organization. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements support career growth within a culture that entrusts talented individuals to excel. Unispace also emphasizes diversity and inclusion, providing an equitable environment where all employees can thrive.

Additional Information

Unispace commits to equal employment opportunities based on merit and business needs within applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided throughout recruitment and employment as required. This role involves leadership accountability for the project lifecycle and requires resilience in managing complex priorities.