Construction Manager

Morson Edge Australia; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead onsite delivery for a major utility‑scale solar project in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. You will guide construction teams and subcontractors to meet safety, quality and schedule targets on a hands‑on basis.

This temp‑to‑perm role offers leadership across multidisciplinary teams, strong stakeholder engagement, and exposure to environmental compliance programs in a growing renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ progressive experience in construction management or related leadership roles.
• Experience on utility‑scale solar farm construction projects (>100 MW) preferred.
• Knowledge of solar farm construction methods, materials, and specs.
• Ability to interpret scopes, contracts and drawings to identify risks and mitigation plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite leadership to construction teams and subcontractors to deliver quality safely and on schedule.
• Implement and maintain safety programs and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, design and site engineers to address challenges.
• Support environmental compliance, including CEMP and related requirements.
• Lead scheduling and lookahead planning for multiple project scopes.
• Develop and maintain productive stakeholder and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Scheduling & planning

Safety program management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Join a leading EPC contractor on a major renewable energy project in the Bay of Plenty. This temp‑to‑perm Construction Manager role offers hands‑on leadership responsibility on a significant utility‑scale solar farm — a key part of New Zealand’s renewable energy build‑out.

What you will be doing:

• Provide onsite leadership, guiding construction teams and subcontractors to deliver quality outcomes safely and on schedule.
• Implement and maintain safety programs, including record keeping and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure performance, productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, senior construction leadership, design and site engineers to anticipate and address construction challenges.
• Support environmental compliance, including Construction Environment Management Plans (CEMP) and related requirements.
• Coordinate scheduling and lookahead planning for multiple project scopes.
• Develop and maintain productive stakeholder and client relationships.

What you bring to the role:

• Previous experience on utility‑scale solar farm construction projects (ideally >100 MW).
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive experience in construction management or related leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of solar farm construction methods, materials, and specifications.
• Ability to interpret project scopes, contracts, and drawings to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to run effective site meetings and manage multidisciplinary teams.

What's in it for you:

• Lead the onsite delivery of a major renewable energy asset in New Zealand.
• Temp‑to‑perm career pathway with a respected EPC contractor.
• Opportunity to further develop your expertise in utility‑scale solar construction and team leadership.