Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate residential construction projects from commencement through to completion and handover.
- Oversee daily site operations, subcontractors, suppliers and construction teams.
- Plan, monitor and maintain construction programmes to achieve project milestones and deadlines.
- Manage multiple construction sites efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Ensure construction complies with approved drawings, specifications, the New Zealand Building Code and relevant Council requirements.
- Coordinate Council inspections and ensure all necessary approvals and documentation are completed.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and proactively resolve construction issues.
- Work closely with the QS and management teams to monitor project costs, variations and resources.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, site records, progress reports and photographs through Procore.
- Ensure Health & Safety and quality control standards are consistently maintained.
- Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant construction management experience in New Zealand.
- Fluent communication skills in both Mandarin Chinese and English are essential.
- Proven experience in residential construction, preferably including terraced housing or medium-density residential developments.
- Strong understanding of New Zealand construction practices, building regulations and Council inspection processes.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications and construction details.
- Proven ability to independently manage construction sites and coordinate multiple subcontractors.
- Strong planning, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of construction programmes, quality control and cost management.
- Experience using Procore or similar construction management software is highly regarded.
- Responsible, reliable, self-motivated and results-driven.
- Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, practical approach.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong commitment to delivering quality projects safely, efficiently and on schedule.
- Valid working rights in New Zealand.
- Full New Zealand driver's licence.