Lead business performance. Support successful project delivery. Build sustainable growth.
Platform Construction Limited is seeking an experienced construction leader to take overall responsibility for the company’s business performance, commercial direction and sustainable growth.
Based in Christchurch and reporting to the Chairman and the board of directors, the General Manager will work closely with our existing project delivery teams to align construction operations with the company’s financial and strategic objectives.
This opportunity will suit a commercially astute leader who understands construction delivery, can lead a business and its people, and has the ability to develop strong client relationships and secure profitable new projects.
The Role
You will lead the construction management, commercial and project delivery teams, ensuring that projects are appropriately resourced, effectively managed and delivered against agreed programme, budget, quality and health and safety requirements.
Alongside managing current operations, you will develop client relationships and pursue new construction opportunities that align with the company’s capabilities, commercial objectives and capacity to deliver.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the company’s strategy, annual business planning and day-to-day operations, with accountability for profitability, cash flow and overall performance.
Translate business objectives into practical plans, clear responsibilities and measurable outcomes, ensuring decisions and agreed actions are implemented.
Oversee performance across all projects, challenge programme and cost forecasts, and drive timely action where delivery falls behind expectations.
Lead and develop the management team, setting clear expectations and holding managers accountable for results.
Plan resources across projects, including staffing, subcontractors and procurement, to maintain delivery continuity and meet project commitments.
Oversee tendering, contract negotiations and commercial management, including variations, claims and forecast costs to complete.
Build relationships with clients, developers, consultants and industry partners, converting suitable opportunities into profitable construction contracts.
Ensure effective health and safety leadership, quality management and compliance across the business.
Provide clear, timely reporting to the Chairman on business performance, project progress, key risks and decisions required.
About You
You will bring:
Proven senior leadership experience within the New Zealand construction industry, with responsibility for a construction business, business unit or substantial multi-project portfolio.
A strong track record of delivering commercial construction projects and managing financial performance.
The ability to identify delivery issues early, make sound decisions and follow through to achieve results.
Experience leading construction managers, project managers and commercial teams, with clear accountability for performance.
Strong commercial judgement across tendering, contracts, procurement, project margins and cash flow.
Demonstrated success in developing client relationships and securing profitable new work.
A practical, decisive leadership style, with the ability to work constructively with the Chairman and communicate clearly with teams and stakeholders.
A relevant qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous.
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to shape Platform Construction’s next stage of development, with direct influence over business operations, team performance, project delivery and future growth.
We are looking for a leader who takes ownership, builds capable teams and delivers on commitments.
Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience in construction business leadership, project delivery, commercial performance and business development.