Site managers are responsible for ensuring that a construction project is completed on time and in high quality, within budget and ensuring the quality and Health and Safety standards are adhered to the industry standards. Site managers’ work on construction sites and a lot of times their work should involve in the earlier stage of the project before the substantial construction begins as well.
The day to day site management of all project works includes but not limited to:
• Ensuring all the work and personal behavior is in line with the company standards, procedures, policies and requirements.
• Reading the entire project related paper files and assisting to select subcontractors under the director’s guidance and permission.
• Driving the project’s schedule, planning to achieve key financial and construction targets and milestones;
• Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project. Ensuring the specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and monitoring costs;
• Liaising with the client, the owner, neighbors, other construction professionals and related government officials, sometimes members of the public;
• Mentoring, coordinating and supervising subcontractors;
• Selecting and order materials when necessary;
• Ensuring Health and Safety standards on site in line with the industry standards;
• Maintaining quality control procedures;
• Assessing and minimizing risk, finding ways to prevent problems and to solve any that crop up;
• Updating project management system every day, writing reports and keeping on top of paperwork;
• Involving in the earlier stage of project, i.e. project targeting, design stage, civil works etc.;
• Wherever that site is, be prepared to relocate or face a longer commute as and when required;
• Other ad hoc tasks assigned by the company.
• Responsible, reliable and hard-working
• Target oriented, self-disciplined
• Excellent communication skills are a must
• 2-3 years’ experience of project management within New Zealand
• Possess an advanced understanding of plans and specifications
• Demonstrable experience working in a contracting environment
• An ability to manage multiple sites and projects
• Experience of project planning to achieve key financial and construction targets and milestones
• Strong focus on both Quality and Health & Safety to ensure client/ company and industry standards are met or exceeded
• Holding NZ full, clean driver’s license
• Excellent English language skills, good oral Chinese language skill is preferred
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
