Rob Moon
DIRECTOR
Rob is a highly experienced Project Director with a strong background in construction management, contract administration, and strategic project delivery. With a Master of Construction Management and over two decades of experience, he has successfully led complex commercial, retail, residential, and infrastructure projects across New Zealand. His expertise in programme planning, feasibility studies, and contract negotiation allows him to drive projects forward efficiently while managing risks and ensuring high-quality outcomes. As a Green Star Accredited Professional, Rob is committed to delivering sustainable projects that meet modern environmental standards. His experience working on-site as part of a main contractor team gives him a hands-on understanding of construction logistics, temporary works, and site staging, which strengthens his ability to manage teams and coordinate stakeholders effectively.
Rob has played a critical role in delivering major developments, including the St Paul’s Building Refurbishment, NZ Police Headquarters fit-out, and Botany Town Centre Remediation. His ability to navigate complex lease agreements, stakeholder requirements, and technical challenges has ensured seamless project execution. During the NZ Police Headquarters fit-out, he successfully balanced seismic upgrades, end-of-life service replacements, and tenant-specific modifications, ensuring the project was completed on time and on budget despite COVID-19 disruptions. His leadership on retail developments such as Sylvia Park Galleria highlights his ability to coordinate international and domestic tenants, resolve design complexities, and integrate new developments within live environments. Rob’s ability to challenge teams constructively, manage risk, and drive collaborative solutions ensures every project he leads achieves best-for-project outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Business Administration 1999, University of North Dakota, North Dakota USA
- Master of Construction Management 2016, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland NZ
- NZGBC Greenstar Accredited Professional (GSAP) 2023, New Zealand Green Building Council, Auckland
- Panel Member of the Society of Construction Contract Practitioners, a technical group of Engineering New Zealand
Expertise:
- Engineer to Contract (NZS3910, 3916)
- Sustainability (NZGBC Greenstar Accredited Professional)
- Programming and Planning
- Feasibility Studies
- Contract Negotiation | Problem solving.
- Project and Team Leadership
- Project Governance
- Strategic Planning – Planning, Delivery and Stakeholder engagement
- Client Representation
- Development Management.
Employment History:
- 2019 – Present Project Director, Pragmatix Limited
- 2008 – 2019 National Project Manager, AMP Capital Shopping Centres NZ
- 2005 – 2008 Tenancy Manager, Multiplex NZ Limited
- 2000 – 2005 Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Planner, Assistant Accountant, Westfield NZ Limited
SELECTED PROJECTS:
Project Director, Project Manager, for various projects including:
| Project | Value | Brief Description of Project Work |
| 48 Esmonde Road, Amaia Apartments for KBS Capital | $60m+ | 100+ new apartments with commercial spaces |
| Somervale Retirement Village Stage 1, Metlifecare | $35m+ | New retirement village amenities building and apartments |
| Sylvia Park Galleria Development, Kiwi Property | $300m+ | Major redevelopment of existing shopping centre. Over 60 new tenants including international mini majors |
| New ward extension and carpark at Wairau Road, Southern Cross Campus | $10m | Extend existing hospital ward and new carpark both constructed while hospital remained operational |
| New Kmart at Manukau Supa Centa, Dexus | $35m+ | Create new Kmart and specialty retail spaces including backfill of existing Kmart premises |
| Seismic Improvement Projects | $100m+ | Carry out several seismic improvement projects for different clients in live environments |
| 109 Featherston Street, Wellington | $10m | Asbestos removal over 11 office levels and 14 retail tenancies |
| ex URS House 13-15 College Hill, Auckland |
$7.2m | Seismic Upgrade and full services replacement for new long term Crown tenant |
| St Pauls Building, Wellington | $50m | Full building refurbishment and fitout for new long term Crown tenant |
| Goodman Fielder Building 8 Nelson Street, Auckland |
$13m | Roof replacement and fitout re-instatement |
| Merivale Mall Seismic upgrade and ambience project | $21m | Redevelopment including seismic upgrade and Fresh Choice fitout |
| Botany Town Centre Reclad | $55m | Leaky building repair works (roof an facade replacement) |
| Botany Town Centre, Fountain Lane North | $10m | Fashion pavilions, created A grade internal retail space from C grade external space |
| Bayfair Mall Fresh Choice entry re-alignment and JB Hi Fi | $10m | Reconfigure existing entries and create new JB Hi Fi premises and fitout |
| Botany JB Hi Fi | $5m | New premises and fitout |
| Botany Lollipops Child Care | $5m | New premises and fitout |
| Sylvia Park Development | $300m | Stages 1,2, 3 and 4 of the original Retail Development |
| Westfield Pakuranga Warehouse Extension Project | $15m | Extended the Warehouse and created new retail premises |
| Westfield Riccarton and Rotherham Street Redevelopment | $75m | Building redevelopment and major expansion |
| Westfield Farmers, Glenfield, Shore City, & St Lukes | $12m | Expansion of existing stores whilst maintaining trade |
| Westfield St Lukes Redevelopment and Cinemas | $80m | Building redevelopment – Mall reconfiguration, foodcourt relocation, retail tenancies and Cinema complex |
| Westfield WestCity Mall | $100m | Building redevelopment – New retail Cinemas and ELP |
| Westfield Glenfield Mall | $65m | Building redevelopment – Major expansion and reconfiguration |
