ARA Security is part of the ARA Group, designing, installing and servicing innovative security and locksmith solutions across New Zealand and Australia, from intruder detection and CCTV through to specialist high-grade government security. Their success is built on experienced, committed people who deliver for clients 24/7.

They're looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of security project delivery end-to-end, scoping, financials, health & safety, subcontractor performance, and the client relationship. You'll deliver a varied pipeline of projects, from commercial installations through to specialist high-grade government security work. This is a full-time, permanent role based at the Mt Wellington office, covering projects across the wider Auckland region, and reporting to the National Projects Manager.

What You'll Do

• Own project delivery from scope through to service handover - on time, on budget, and to a positive cashflow position

• Manage subcontractors and suppliers, including sourcing, allocation, performance and invoice approval

• Keep builders, contractors and clients informed on progress and delivery status

• Lead forward planning of labour, materials and plant, and estimate variations as they arise

• Prepare work method statements, risk assessments and site-specific safety plans, and drive continual H&S improvement

• Produce monthly reporting (labour, materials, variation registers) and keep project documentation current and complete

Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years' project management experience, ideally within the security or a related technical industry

• Security industry experience is essential for this role

• Experience with ICT and security systems - Integriti (Inner Range), Gallagher, and CCTV platforms such as March Networks or Milestone - is highly regarded

• Strong contract management and commercial acumen (variations, invoicing, margin control)

• Excellent communication, collaborative leadership, and the judgement to make sound decisions under pressure

• Proficient across MS Office

• Experience delivering projects within the banking / financial security sector would be advantageous.

What's On Offer

• A full-time, permanent role with genuine ownership of security project delivery

• Competitive salary with a company vehicle and tools of trade

• An established, well-resourced business with a strong national footprint

• Mt Wellington based, with projects across the wider Auckland region

This is a role for a project manager who wants real ownership of security delivery, the scope, the numbers, and the client relationship, inside a business that backs its people.

Your application will be reviewed within 5 working days of receipt. Should your application be shortlisted, a Talent Connector will schedule a short phone interview with you to discuss the next steps in the recruitment process.

Part of our pre-employment checks post-interview may include a Ministry of Justice check, personality profiling, a health assessment, and/or drug & alcohol testing.

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