Construction Manager

Southern Alps Development Projects Ltd; Te Anau; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Alps Development Projects Ltd in Te Anau seeks a Construction Manager to oversee renovation and new-build projects across multiple sites. You will lead on-site teams, review designs for constructability, and drive value engineering while ensuring projects meet time, budget, and quality targets.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and a proven track record in commercial construction, with the ability to coordinate schedules, manage RFIs, and deliver high

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Construction (Project) Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in commercial construction, with at least 3 years in a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager role.
• Proven experience managing multiple simultaneous building projects or staged developments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (Chinese / English language skills highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction across up to 5 projects, ensuring design integrity, quality, timelines and budgets.
• Lead a team of Site Managers with clear direction and performance feedback.
• Conduct buildability reviews to resolve constructability issues early and cost-effectively.
• Implement value engineering and cost-control measures without compromising quality.
• Develop and manage overarching project schedules across sites and manage RFIs and design changes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management software

Education

Construction/Project Management degree

Tools

PM software

Job description

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Southern Alps Development Projects Ltd – Te Anau, South Island

Southern Alps is a Southland based hospitality and project management firm currently managing two local motels and undertaking a number of commercial construction projects.

About the Role

The Construction Manager will oversee and execute renovation and new-build projects at multiple sites, managing all aspects including team leadership, buildability review, value engineering, scheduling and quality control.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Construction Manager will ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget and to high technical and quality standards.

This is a strategic, hands‑on leadership role, focused on delivery — ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenge, takes ownership, and has a strong background in commercial construction.

Main Tasks:

• Overall Construction Oversight: Manage and oversee all on-site construction activities across up to 5 individual building and renovation projects, ensuring adherence to design, technical specifications, quality, timelines and budgets.
• Team Leadership & Management: Supervise and support a team of several Site Managers, providing clear direction, performance feedback, and day‑to‑day coordination.
• Buildability & Constructability Reviews: Conduct technical reviews of building designs and plans to identify and resolve constructability issues early, ensuring practical and cost‑effective construction solutions.
• Value Engineering & Cost Control: Analyze project designs and materials to recommend alternatives that optimize cost, construction efficiency, and long‑term performance without compromising quality.
• Program & Schedule Management: Develop and manage overall construction schedules across multiple sites, ensuring coordination of site activities, subcontractors, and critical path milestones.
• Design Change & RFI Management: Coordinate and manage all design changes, construction variations, and RFIs (Requests for Information), ensuring timely resolution with consultants and accurate documentation of changes.

Experience & Skills

• Degree or diploma in Construction (Project) Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field.
• OR
• Minimum5+ years’ experiencein commercial construction, with at least 3 years in a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager role.
• Proven experience managingmultiple simultaneous building projectsor staged developments (preferred, but not required).
• Strong technical knowledge in building methods, structural systems, and building codes.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (Chinese / English language skills highly desirable).
• Highly organised, deadline‑driven, and detail‑oriented.
• Confident using project management software and digital documentation tools.
• Full-time, Permanent Position (minimum 32 hours / week)
• Daily transfer from / to Te Anau (40-minute travel one-way)
• Competitive Salary based on experience ($100,000 - $135,000)