Construction Manager

HEB Construction; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HEB Construction in New Zealand is seeking a Construction Manager - Structures to lead the delivery of complex structural packages across major infrastructure works. You will oversee site teams, subcontractors and resources, driving safety, quality, programme and commercial performance on a high-profile portfolio.

Reporting to project leadership, you will build strong relationships with clients and consultants, identify risks and mitigate issues while fostering high-performing teams and a

Qualifications

• Experience leading large construction teams on civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and programme planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Safety-focused leadership and delivery of high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of complex structural construction works.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and construction resources.
• Driving safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Identifying and mitigating construction risks while ensuring efficient project delivery.
• Supporting and developing high-performing construction teams.

Skills

Construction leadership

Site management

Planning & programme management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects that will help shape New Zealand's future.

HEB is delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure works that require outstanding construction leadership, technical expertise and a commitment to excellence. We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager - Structures to take ownership of the safe and successful delivery of challenging structural packages across a significant project portfolio.

Working closely with project leadership, engineering teams and key stakeholders, you will lead the planning and execution of structural works, managing resources, subcontractors, programme delivery and project outcomes. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role on a high-profile project involving large-scale civil, structural and infrastructure construction while contributing to a lasting legacy for New Zealand communities.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the delivery of complex structural construction works
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and construction resources
• Driving safety, quality, programme and commercial performance
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Identifying and mitigating construction risks while ensuring efficient project delivery
• Supporting and developing high-performing construction teams

We’re looking for an experienced Construction Manager, Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer with a proven track record delivering complex civil infrastructure projects. You'll bring strong leadership, technical expertise and a passion for driving safe, high-quality outcomes in challenging construction environments.

What you'll bring

• Proven leadership of large construction teams and subcontractors
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, planning and programme management
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A collaborative leadership style with a focus on safety, quality and delivery

Why HEB?

At HEB, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that connect communities, support growth and contribute to New Zealand's future. Backed by the global strength of VINCI Construction, we offer the scale of major projects with the culture of a business that values beingOpen, Real, Together, We Care and We Deliver.