Auckland's Low-Fee Project Manager
Build at $2,000/m² + Gordon's $20,000 Flat Fee. vs. Main Contractor's $2,300/m² — All Hidden.
My name is Gordon. I spent years on Auckland building sites and watched families get overcharged. Now I manage your build — transparently, honestly, and for a fixed $20,000 fee per lot.
Founder, New Builds Auckland
Gordon
My Story
I grew up on the tools. I know every trick in this industry — and I refuse to use them on you.
I’ve spent years working on building sites across Auckland — new builds, renovations, big developments. I love the craft. But the more I saw, the more something bothered me.
Main contractors charge $2,300/m² and keep the difference. The actual build cost is $2,000/m² — materials, labour, trades. That $300/m² gap is their margin. On a 170m² home, that’s $51,000 going straight into the contractor’s pocket.
I saw it happen again and again. And I saw it happen especially to Chinese families who were new to New Zealand — people who trusted the process, didn’t know what questions to ask, and got taken advantage of because of it.
That’s when I decided to do something different. I started New Builds Auckland with one idea: be the person I wish every client had on their side.
When you work with me, you pay trades directly — no markup. I charge a flat $20,000 per lot to manage everything: schedule, quality, communication, consents. That’s it.
My fee. Your savings. Every project.
Understanding Your Options
Main Contractor vs. Project Manager — What's the Difference?
Most people don’t know they have a choice. Here’s the honest comparison.
Main Contractor
vs
Gordon (Project Manager)
The Real Numbers
What does a 170m² build actually cost?
Side-by-side cost breakdown. No fluff, no hidden fees.
Main Contractor
$391,000
Actual build cost ($2,000/m²)
$340,000
Contractor margin ($300/m²)
$51,000
You pay
$391,000
Gordon — Project Manager
$360,000
Trade cost — paid by you direct (170m² × $2,000)
$340,000
Gordon's flat management fee
$20,000
You pay
$360,000
$31,000
Select number of lots
Main Contractor
$391,000
With Gordon
$360,000
You Save
~$31,000
Gordon’s fee for 1 lot: $20,000 flat. Based on 170m² per lot at $2,300/m² MC rate.
Main Contractor
$782,000
With Gordon
$715,000
You Save
~$67,000
Gordon’s fee for 2 lots: $35,000 total ($17,500/lot). Based on 170m² per lot at $2,300/m² MC rate.
Main Contractor
$1,173,000
With Gordon
$1,068,000
You Save
~$105,000
Gordon’s fee for 3 lots: $48,000 total ($16,000/lot). Based on 170m² per lot at $2,300/m² MC rate.
Main Contractor
$1,564,000
With Gordon
$1,418,000
You Save
~$146,000
Gordon’s fee for 4 lots: $58,000 total ($14,500/lot). Based on 170m² per lot at $2,300/m² MC rate.
Main Contractor
$1,955,000
With Gordon
$1,770,000
You Save
~$185,000
Gordon’s fee for 5 lots: Custom pricing — contact Gordon. Based on 170m² per lot at $2,300/m² MC rate.
How It Works
From plan to build in 4 steps
Submit your project and Gordon will personally guide you through every step.
1
Submit Your Plan
Fill in the form below with your project and contact details.
2
Free Consultation
Gordon personally calls within 24 hours — Mandarin or English, your choice.
3
We Build Your Team
Gordon sources the best subcontractors. You deal with them directly. No markup.
4
We Build Your Home
Gordon manages schedule, quality, and consents. You stay informed at every step.
Why Clients Choose Gordon
Honest. Transparent. On your side.
Gordon's Personal Promise
I will never mark up a subcontractor quote. I will always explain every cost in your language. And I will manage your project like it is my own family’s home.
Free Consultation
Tell Gordon about your project
Gordon personally reviews every submission and calls you within one business day.