PMI New Zealand Chapter
Construction
About Us
The The Construction Special Interest Group (SIG) is a vibrant nationwide community within PMINZ dedicated to advancing excellence in project management across the construction industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an emerging leader, or simply passionate about the built environment, this group offers a supportive platform for knowledge sharing, professional development, and networking.
What We Do
The Construction SIG brings together project managers, industry experts, and stakeholders from across New Zealand to collaborate, learn, and tackle the unique challenges of the construction sector. Through engaging events, workshops, and discussions, we explore cutting-edge trends, best practices, and innovative solutions shaping the future of construction project management.
Get Involved
By joining the Construction SIG, you’ll gain access to:
- Events: Attend nationwide events tailored to construction project management professionals, including expert-led seminars, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
- Industry Insights: Stay ahead with the latest updates on trends, technologies, and regulations impacting the construction sector.
- Professional Growth: Earn PDUs and expand your skills through our educational programs and collaborative activities.
- Community Connection: Build meaningful connections with like-minded professionals passionate about driving excellence in construction projects.
Whether you’re managing infrastructure projects, overseeing large-scale developments, or navigating the complexities of construction planning, the Construction SIG is your go-to resource for inspiration, learning, and collaboration.
For more information or to stay updated on upcoming events, contact us at mark.cobden@pmi.nz
Consultant Project Manager Scope of Services
PMINZ and the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) have collaborated to develop a Scope of Services guidance document for consultant Project Managers in vertical construction. While this framework is primarily designed for vertical projects, it can be adapted to horizontal construction or infrastructure projects as needed.
Purpose of the Guidelines
The guidelines establish a comprehensive understanding of the roles, responsibilities, processes, and procedures involved in consultant Project Manager services. By promoting transparency and clear communication, they aim to:
- Mitigate project risks
- Enhance collaboration among stakeholders
- Ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality project delivery
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Supporting the Construction and Infrastructure Sectors
As the construction and infrastructure sectors continue to evolve, the consultant Project Manager has become an essential role in delivering successful projects on behalf of owners. Acting as independent professionals engaged through consultancy agreements, consultant Project Managers focus on aligning project outcomes with business objectives. These guidelines are particularly useful for clients when preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for consultancy services. They enable clear identification of required services, allowing potential consultant Project Managers to provide detailed and accurate proposals.
Key Distinction: Consultant vs. Contractor Project Managers
The Scope of Services document is designed specifically for consultant Project Managers, not contractor Project Managers.
- Consultant Project Managers focus on the strategic alignment of the project with business goals and are engaged through consultancy agreements.
- Contractor Project Managers are employed directly by construction firms to manage on-site execution of tasks.
While both roles are vital to project success, their collaboration hinges on mutual respect and a clear understanding of each role’s responsibilities.
Download the Scope of Services
Ensure clarity and consistency in your project management services by downloading the Scope of Services guidance document below.
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Scope of Services Webinar
In this Industry Insights webinar the Consultant Project Manager Scope of Services guidance document was launched. The Scope of Services has been created by a working group with members from the NZ Institute of Building (NZIOB) and the Project Management Institute of NZ (PMINZ). Representatives of the working group Sylvia Maclaren and Sonia Muir discuss the Scope of Service guidance document including:
- The purpose of the document
- The process in which it was created
- How to use the guidance
- Why it’s important we are all on the same page when it comes to procurementÂ
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Background
The construction and infrastructure sectors have seen the evolution of Project Managers becoming an increasingly common and significant role in managing the creation of building assets on behalf of owners. They are also referred to as the consultant Project Manager as they employed through a consultancy agreement.
The Project Management Institute NZ and the NZ Institute of Building established a joint working group to create guidelines defining a standard Scope of Services for a consultant Project Manager’s services for vertical construction. While this Scope of Services document has been developed with vertical construction primarily in mind, it can also be adapted for horizontal construction, or infrastructure.
These guidelines are designed to provide a clear understanding of the roles, responsibilities, processes, and procedures involved. They aim to promote transparency, enhance communication, mitigate risks and ultimately contribute to successful project delivery. They are a reference for all project stakeholders, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality in delivering project management services.
This Scope of Services breaks down the Project Manager’s role and provides a general checklist to define usual activities. These are separated into the five major project phases:
- Project Establishment
- Design
- Construction Procurement
- Construction
- Post-completion
Plus, a General Services and Supplementary Services sections. Clients and consultants can tailor the checklists to suit the specific project requirements.
