Stellar Projects - Project & Programme Leadership

Stellar Projects SH1 Tirau to Waiouru NZTA

for timely project delivery.

Specialising in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects for public sector and government clients.

As independent project managers, we specialise in the planning, management, and successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Our experienced project and programme managers combine deep sector expertise with an agile, collaborative approach, anticipating risks early, resolving challenges efficiently, and driving every stage from concept to completion with precision and integrity.

Our specialist team delivers large-scale and technically demanding projects and programmes with clear oversight, robust performance management, and strict quality and cost control. Leveraging strong capabilities in coordination, procurement strategy, and contractual systems, we empower clients to make informed decisions, achieve timely project delivery, and maximise long-term value across every infrastructure investment.

Further implementation services:

Project Delivery

Our services span every stage of project delivery. Early involvement allows us to apply practical construction insight during planning, where it delivers the greatest value and influence over project outcomes.

Project Management
Management Surveillance and Quality Assurance (MSQA)
Project controls
Contract administration
Independent Certification
Project reviews
Dispute resolution
Cost administration and quantity surveying

Cost Management

Providing specialised expertise in transport and civic infrastructure, civil works, and multi-stage developments, supported by integrated risk management processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Independent estimating and budget validation
Risk practitioning and management
Commercial reviews and market testing
Tender analysis and recommendations
Cost control, forecasting and cashflow
Contract admin, claims and final accounts
Change analysis and reviews

Project Controls & Reporting

Delivering cost certainty, schedule reliability, and risk transparency across complex infrastructure and construction projects through integrated digital platforms, advanced data analytics, and intelligent reporting tools, we create a single source of truth that connects cost control, scheduling, correspondence, and quality management across entire portfolios.

Financial performance oversight
Programme delivery tracking
Real‑time project reporting
Integrated digital platforms
Single source of truth
Predictive delivery control
Data‑driven decisions

Quantity Surveying
Kaitāia College, BB Block

Stellar Projects provided Quantity Surveying services for the remediation of a 1990s classroom block at Kaitāia College, supporting delivery from detailed design through to final account, ensuring cost certainty, procurement rigour, and effective commercial management throughout the upgrade works.
Quantity Surveying
Northland Recovery Works (NRW)

Stellar Projects provided Quantity Surveying services for a complex rail corridor restoration, managing evolving scope and costs across 51 sites. Robust commercial controls improved cost accuracy, delivered savings, and maintained programme certainty despite ongoing design development and construction challenges.
3 Waters
Ports of Auckland Outfall Upgrade

A New Zealand-first trenchless stormwater upgrade beneath Auckland’s waterfront has doubled CBD capacity, improved flood resilience, and enabled renewal of aging assets. Stellar Projects led engineering, management, and stakeholder coordination on this award-winning infrastructure project for future city growth.
Transport, Quantity Surveying
Loop Road South Construction – SH1 / SH15 Safety Improvements

The Loop Road South Construction project delivers major safety upgrades at the SH1/SH15 intersection south of Whangārei. As Project Manager, Stellar Projects led bridge construction and complex ground improvements, enhancing safety, resilience, and efficiency for freight and regional traffic.
Transport
Downtown Auckland Infrastructure Development Project (DIDP)

The Downtown Infrastructure Development Project (DIDP) was one of Auckland’s most extensive urban redevelopment initiatives. Its goal was to enhance and future-proof the waterfront area, public transport facilities, and pedestrian pathways of the city.
Transport
City Rail Link (CRL) - Multiple roles across multiple disciplines over ten years

City Rail Link is New Zealand’s largest transport infrastructure project. Over ten years, Stellar Projects contributed to 13 work packages, delivering end‑to‑end support and trusted outcomes across one of the country’s most complex urban builds.
Transport
Tīrau to Waiouru Rehabilitation Accelerated Programme (T2W)

The Tīrau to Waiouru (T2W) project is a $150m accelerated SH1 maintenance programme. Stellar Projects provided MSQA and contract administration, supporting large‑scale pavement rehabilitation delivered through innovative full road closures to improve safety, quality, and delivery efficiency.
Transport
DYNAMIC LANES IN AUCKLAND: Smarter use of existing roads

Dynamic lanes are helping Auckland cut congestion by reallocating road space in real time. Case studies show major travel time savings, avoided construction costs and safety outcomes, demonstrating how flexible, technology-enabled lanes can deliver high-value transport improvements using existing infrastructure.