Construction Manager

JobSpace; Napier; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand, Hawke's Bay, is seeking a Construction Manager to lead delivery of civil infrastructure projects. You will provide procurement, contract and construction management services, work with clients, contractors and project teams, and mentor colleagues to apply best-practice contract management across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate has proven NZ market experience, strong knowledge of NZS391X contracts, and extensive experience as Engineer's Representative.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 8+ years' experience in contract and construction management within civil infrastructure.
• Experience acting as Engineer's Representative and/or Contractor's Representative on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NZS391X and contract administration principles.
• Proven ability to manage project controls including scheduling, risk management, variations, budgets and cashflow.
• Strong written and verbal communication, report writing.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused with ability to build trusted relationships.
• Current clean New Zealand Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as Engineer's Representative during the construction phase, ensuring contract compliance.
• Prepare procurement and contract documentation, evaluate tenders and provide recommendations for contractor engagement.
• Manage project controls including programme, communications, risk, variations, change management, cashflow and budget tracking.
• Undertake investigations, inspections, engineering analysis and documentation to support successful project outcomes.
• Monitor and report on project performance, including financial, quality, risk and programme metrics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, identify opportunities and contribute to proposals, fee estimates and offers of service.
• Mentor and support colleagues while promoting best-practice contract and construction management across project teams.

Skills

NZS391X contracts

Engineer’s Representative

Construction management

Contract administration

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Driver licence

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Join our Construction Management team in Hawke's Bay and help deliver infrastructure projects that make a lasting difference to local communities. As a Construction Manager, you will provide procurement, contract and construction management services across a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with clients, contractors and project teams, taking ownership of project delivery while providing technical leadership, commercial oversight and mentoring to others across the business.

What you'll do

• Act as Engineer's Representative and/or Engineer's Representative Assistant during the construction phase of projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare procurement and contract documentation, evaluate tenders and provide recommendations for contractor engagement.
• Manage project controls including programme, communications, risk, variations, change management, cashflow and budget tracking.
• Undertake investigations, inspections, engineering analysis and documentation to support successful project outcomes.
• Monitor and report on project performance, including financial, quality, risk and programme metrics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, identify opportunities and contribute to proposals, fee estimates and offers of service.
• Mentor and support colleagues while promoting best-practice contract and construction management across project teams.

About you

We're looking for someone with proven experience in a similar role within the New Zealand market, a strong working knowledge of NZS391X contracts, and extensive experience acting as an Engineer's Representative. Ideally, you'll also have experience serving as an Engineer to Contract, or be well positioned to step into that role.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Ideally 8+ years' experience in contract and construction management within civil infrastructure environments.
• Experience acting as Engineer's Representative and/or Contractor's Representative on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NZS391X and contract administration principles.
• Proven ability to manage project controls including scheduling, risk management, variations, budgets and cashflow.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Current clean New Zealand Driver Licence.

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