About
Auckland’s fastest-growing project management company working nationwide
After spearheading many successful projects, James Cameron’s expertise and robust management style were in high demand. He was known for his passion and results-driven governance, delivering cost-saving solutions while aligning his clients’ technical and financial goals. Motivated to create a brand synonymous with seamless, stress-free projects, in 2022 James set up PCI Projects – an Auckland based construction project management company working with clients across New Zealand offering:
Thriving on repeat business and a growing reputation for outstanding results, James continues to grow the company from strength to strength. And with staff numbers expanding, he pursues excellence by adding to his multifaceted team of tight-knit professionals.
The Team
Special Skills:
Engineer to the contract, project director, advisory, construction management project lead, business development
Sectors:
Hospitality, retail, industrial, infrastructure & high-rise
Interest:
Sustainability & everything projects
Weakness:
Day one Warriors supporters
james@pciprojects.co.nz
James Cameron
Managing Director/Co-Founder
Special Skills:
Project Management, Construction Management, Programme Management, Design Procurement, Coordination & Management , Stakeholder Communications & Management, Sound Construction Knowledge, Overall Project Planning, Monitoring & Reporting, Project Budgeting & Cost Management
Sectors:
Large Format Retail & Commercial
Interest:
Innovative Building Technology & Modern Methods Of Construction, Modular Construction & Contract Law
Weakness:
Early Mornings Without Coffee & Auckland Traffic
kevin@pciprojects.co.nz
021 246 1193
Kevin Rebello
Project Director
Special Skills:
Understanding the brief & delivering in full, on time, to budget & to specs
Sectors:
Retail, hospitality & airport
Interest:
Finding efficiencies to reduce time and/or cost
Weakness:
Chocolate, coffee & my fur babies
michelle@pciprojects.co.nz
Michelle Grusning
Lead Procurement/Auckland Manager
Special Skills:
Stakeholder management, building remediation and value engineering.
Sectors:
Offices, education, community and aged care.
Interest:
Snowsport, music, travel, food
Weakness:
Making coffees – serving a long black when someone asks for a flat white
Thomas@pciprojects.co.nz
021 288 0217
Thomas Skelton
Project Director
Special Skills:
Design team management, BIM management, design, project detailing, team leadership/mentoring and communication
Sectors:
Commercial, residential, showrooms, industrial, women in construction and retail
Interest:
Project feasibility, brand standardisation, building relationships and project delivery.
Weakness:
A black turtleneck
nicola@pciprojects.co.nz
Nicola Greville
Project and Design Manager
Special Skills:
Simplifying technical and commercial finance for business decision making
Sectors:
Professional services, projects, retail, primary care, job costing, wholesale and import.
Interest:
Sports, MOST things finance, driving efficiencies and profitability.
Weakness:
A good spreadsheet
Ernie Chen
Fractional CFO
Special Skills:
Time management, carpentry, keen eye for detail and construction methodology.
Sectors:
Everything construction
Interest:
Rally cars, snow boarding
Weakness:
Average chat
matthew@pciprojects.co.nz
Matt Wilkinson
Construction Project Manager
Special Skills:
Construction contract specialist, communication and work ethic
Sectors:
Retail refurbishment & high-end residential/commercial project management
Interest:
Programme risk mitigation & budget control
Weakness:
What is a weakness?
evan@pciprojects.co.nz
Evan Ranum
Project Manager
Special Skills:
Sustainable engineering solutions and programme management
Sectors:
Retail refurbishment and high-end residential
Interest:
Music, exercise and spending time with family and friends
Weakness:
Gyros (meat On Chips), and hard time saying no (specifically to a good Gyros)
jamie@pciprojects.co.nz
Jamie Hardcastle
Project Manager
Special Skills:
Carpentry, subcontractor engagement, onsite H&S, communication skills, Buildability & construction methodology.
Sectors:
Residential, commercial, retail & tourism
Interest:
Everything sports related, complex projects & upskilling
Weakness:
Friday Beers
ollie@pciprojects.co.nz
Ollie Wyatt
Construction Manager
Special Skills:
Qualified builder, site health and safety, skilled communicator, subcontractor management.
Sectors:
Site and projects management across large scale commercial and residential projects
Interest:
Design, furniture building, sports
Weakness:
A day out fishing or a good music festival
ben@pciprojects.co.nz
Ben Sherning
Site Manager
Special Skills:
Experienced builder, managing teams effectively and finding innovative solutions.
Sectors:
Interest:
Travelling, fitness and cars
Weakness:
A classic black coffee
steve@pciprojects.co.nz
Steve Hauraki
Site Manager
Special Skills:
Quality Management, Contract Management/Administration, Health and Safety
Sectors:
Interest:
Spontaneous Travel, Cooking and Gardening
Weakness:
An oat mocha
kristine@pciprojects.co.nz
Kristine Yap
Project Manager
Special Skills:
With a sharp eye for design and attention to detail, Mera excels in creating precise and visually appealing work. She is highly adaptable, communicates effectively, and manages multiple tasks efficiently. Her strong work ethic and ability to keep projects organised contributes to the team’s success.
Sectors:
Super involved in all sectors represented by PCI Projects.
Interest:
Design and aesthetics, communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration.
Weakness:
Coffee, gardening, and her dogs.
mera@pciprojects.co.nz
Mera Soruji
Project & Procurement Coordinator
Special Skills:
Office management, payroll and account reconciliation
Sectors:
Interest:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Home Renovations
Weakness:
A good pasta or a day at the beach
kayla@pciprojects.co.nz
Kayla Griffin
Office Administrator
Special Skills:
Cara was the back bone of the company since its inception. Her strong time management skills, ability to multi-task and communication was key to PCI in its start-up stages. Her ability to keep the team (especially James) on track is
ultimately what drove PCI to where it is today.
Sectors:
Interest:
Family friends & PCI employees
Weakness:
My Labradors Douglas & Kenneth
In Loving Memory of Cara Cameron
Co-Founder
Special Skills:
Efficient in creative software, Eye for interiors and detail, Developing strong client relaionships
Sectors:
Interest:
Art, Drawing and Netball
Weakness:
A good smoothie
hannah@pciprojects.co.nz
Hannah Pexton
Architectural Graduate & Project Coordinator
Why choose PCI as your project
management consultant?
We have the relationships and expert knowledge to successfully manage and deliver any project seamlessly from inception to completion. We take care of everything from the project brief through to design consenting and construction and our open book model means clients can trust us to be transparent from the start through to the end on every aspect including documentation, quality assurance and cost control.
We create value and work to avoid risk by optimally managing resources.
Without compromising quality, we deliver projects on time and within budget.
Property specialists throughout the property lifecycle.
We cover jobs of all sizes, from seismic upgrades and supermarkets to multi-million dollar developments.
We offer a range of flexible services, including design, consenting and equipment advice.
Our open-book policy offers complete transparency with no hidden costs or margins.
Integrating construction and project management skills with active design management, ownership of project drivers and respect for the overall business objectives.
