Ajin Joe Mathews

Project Manager @Citycare Property

Wellington, NZ

Led end-to-end delivery of social infrastructure projects up to $1M+, ensuring alignment with contractual, budgetary, and programme requirements.• Managed client and stakeholder relationships to ensure repeat business and high levels of satisfaction through trusted, solutions-focused engagement.• Successfully priced and delivered key projects for MoE, Kāinga Ora, DOC, NZ Police, Oranga Tamariki, and Hutt City Council with excellent client and subcontractor feedback.• Delivered projects using NZS3910 contract conditions, with full oversight of contract negotiation, variation management, and risk mitigation.• Implemented strong health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSQE) practices, including Site-Specific Safety Plans toolbox talks, and hazard registers.• Prepared and maintained detailed project programmes (100+ tasks), tracked critical path activities, and ensured milestones were met or exceeded.• Led procurement and subcontractor management, including preparing tender packages, evaluating bids, and negotiating contract terms.• Oversaw financial control and cost management, including budgeting, risk reviews, cash flow monitoring, and client invoicing.• Championed quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives, targeting a zero-rework outcome on all projects.• Effectively utilised Procore and Microsoft Project for project tracking, reporting, and documentation management.• Promoted cultural competency and sustainability, aligning project delivery with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Citycare’s “High5” strategic priorities.