Project Foreman
Want to work with a team where your hard work is actually valued? Want to join a company where the culture is second-to-none? Apply with us to find your spot in our tight knit crew.
We are looking for an experienced Foreman who takes pride in their craft to join our Management Team.
This is predominantly a hands-on position based on-site, working closely with the crew and keeping projects moving from the ground up.
Our work has a strong focus on concrete pathways, decks, handrails, fencing and basic soft landscaping.
About the Role
You will be hands on while undertaking the day-to-day running of a team on site including directing staff, liaising with suppliers, booking deliveries, working with subcontractors and managing basic health and safety requirements to support each project.
Your work will include:
Site establishment, set out and excavation
Basic health and safety, toolbox meetings
Hard landscaping, concrete formwork (boxing), timber edging, fences, decks, retaining walls etc.
Drainage, basic soft landscaping and finishing works
Maintaining a high standard of workmanship
You will lead a base team of 3-4 staff, with the team size expanding as needed. You’ll work directly with the company director and clients, ensuring each job is completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard.
Many of our projects involve transforming existing spaces into more user-friendly environments, so there’s plenty of room for creative thinking and practical problem-solving.
To put it simply, You will need hands-on experience in all aspects of hard landscaping, be confident to manage staff day-to-day and be happy to get on the tools to keep things moving.
About you:
You are a fit and able, experienced construction professional with the skillset to undertake all aspects of hard landscape/light civil works. You can confidently run a site, big or small, while managing/leading staff. You can train and upskill crew members on the job. You are a forward thinker, pay attention to detail and uphold a high standard from yourself and the people around you. Experience in concrete placing and basic machine operation is advantageous.
Why chose Big Mals?
A great company culture, where your hard work is noticed, and your voice is heard.
Competitive remuneration based on experience and capability
A supportive team
Company vehicle, Phone and Laptop/Ipad
At Big Mals, we place a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication and respect; old-school values with a new-school approach.
You’ll be supported by a small but effective admin team, and will report directly to the Company Director.
If you’re looking to join a tight-knit, hard-working team and be involved in great projects with plenty of variety, we’d love to hear from you.
You must have:
A full driver’s licence (manual and auto)
The ability to pass a drug and alcohol test on demand
Basic computer skills – email, Word, Excel, Dropbox and basic app use
Be legally able to work in New Zealand
A can-do attitude
Be happy working in a team of like-minded people
Consent to a third party criminal conviction check
Have a current and valid NZ work visa or NZ residency
Apply today
Please send your CV with all relevant details attached via Seek or to [email protected]