Construction Manager

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; In loco; NZD 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

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Vale is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential developments in the Wellington region. You will provide leadership across projects, coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, timely, on-budget delivery and high-quality workmanship.

The role requires strong leadership, a proactive approache to issue resolution, and a track record of delivering residential projects in NZ.

Competenze

• Significant experience in construction management, project management, site management, or senior project delivery roles.
• Strong residential construction experience with knowledge of New Zealand building practices.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and programme management skills.
• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.

Mansioni

• Oversee multiple residential construction projects from construction through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive programme performance, manage risks, and ensure workmanship across sites.
• Ensure sites are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Conoscenze

Construction management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Budget management

Programme management

Communication

NZ building practices

Residential construction

Driver's license

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About The Organisation

Vale is a growing property development and construction business delivering residential projects throughout the Wellington region. With a strong reputation for quality, professionalism, and successful project delivery, they continue to expand their project portfolio and are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to play a key role in their ongoing growth.

This organisation is passionate about creating high-quality residential developments and fostering a culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Role

This is a construction leadership position responsible for overseeing multiple residential developments from construction through to completion.

As Construction Manager, you will provide leadership across a portfolio of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will be responsible for coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders while maintaining strong communication across all project activities.

You will take ownership of construction delivery, proactively solving issues, driving programme performance, managing project risks, and ensuring exceptional workmanship across all sites.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing multiple residential construction projects simultaneously
• Leading daily construction activities and programme delivery
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and material procurement
• Monitoring project progress and identifying risks before they impact delivery
• Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality assurance
• Managing defect identification, resolution, and close-out processes
• Building strong relationships with consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities
• Driving health, safety, and compliance performance across all projects
• Ensuring sites are professionally presented and managed
• Maintaining clear communication with internal stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and outcomes
• Identifying opportunities to improve construction processes, systems, and project performance

Role Requirements

We are seeking an experienced construction professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering residential projects.

You Will Bring

• Significant experience in construction management, project management, site management, or senior project delivery roles
• Strong residential construction experience with knowledge of New Zealand building practices
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects concurrently
• Experience leading subcontractors, consultants, and project teams
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability
• Excellent planning, organisation, and programme management skills
• Sound understanding of construction quality assurance processes
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused leadership style
• Full New Zealand driver's licence

What's in it for You?

• Leadership opportunity within a growing organisation
• Diverse portfolio of residential developments
• Significant autonomy and influence over project outcomes
• Strong pipeline of current and future work
• Competitive remuneration package
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of the business
• Long-term career development potential