Construction Programmer

Apollo Projects; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Flexi-hours & 1 work‑from‑home day

Company accommodation in Blenheim

Office parking

Regular staff events

Job summary

Apollo Projects is seeking a dedicated construction programming expert based in New Zealand to join our national team. The role focuses on developing concept, feasibility and construction programmes during Preconstruction and guiding programmes through construction with project managers.

You will work with Preconstruction, Construction, Commercial and Estimating to capture milestones, risks and procurement lead times.

Qualifications

• Advanced MS Project skills.
• Experience developing construction programmes during early project, feasibility or Preconstruction stages.
• Strong understanding of sequencing, staging, procurement lead times and design milestones.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept, feasibility, DFR and construction programmes during Preconstruction.
• Prepare initial construction programmes for newly signed contracts and support handover to project teams.
• Review and audit construction programmes and look‑ahead programmes.
• Identify delays, float movement and critical path impacts; propose recovery options.
• Provide programme support for Extension of Time claims and related contractual matters.

Skills

MS Project

Programme development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Construction management qualification

Tools

Primavera

Job description

About Apollo

Apollo Projects is a leading national design and build commercial construction company specialising in the Food & Beverage, Sports and Aquatics, and Cool/Cold Storage sectors. Our national team is focused on delivering practical, high‑quality projects for our clients, and building long‑term strong relationships with our clients, colleagues and local communities.

Why us

Our long‑standing employee tenure reflects the culture we have built, with people who enjoy working together, share their knowledge and support one another to succeed.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued and empowered to be themselves. To support our people and their wellbeing, our benefits include:

• Competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience
• Southern Cross Health Insurance for yourself, with discounted rates for your immediate family
• A dynamic work environment that supports flexi‑hours and one work‑from‑home day
• Working alongside an established national team that values strong relationships, collaboration and open communication
• Regular staff events, including quiz nights and themed dress‑up days
• Access development opportunities that build your capability technically and professionally.
• Be part of a business that supports community initiatives and takes pride in contributing beyond the projects we deliver.
• Company accommodation for personal use in Blenheim
• Company funded office parking

About the Role

Based in Ōtautahi or Tāmaki Makaurau, and reporting to the GM Construction, you will provide dedicated construction programming expertise across preconstruction and active projects.

During preconstruction, you will develop concept, feasibility, and construction programmes that support project planning, staging, sequencing, methodology and construction duration. Once projects move into construction, you will provide programme review, guidance, audit support and specialist advice, while Project Managers retain responsibility for day‑to‑day programme management.

Key Duties

• Developing concept, feasibility, DFR and construction programmes during Preconstruction
• Preparing initial construction programmes for newly signed contracts and supporting a smooth handover to project teams
• Working across Preconstruction, Construction, Commercial and Estimating to capture programme assumptions, risks, procurement lead times and design milestones
• Reviewing and auditing construction programmes and project look‑ahead programmes
• Helping project teams identify delays, float movement, critical path impacts and practical recovery options
• Providing programme support for Extension of Time claims, delay notices and programme‑related contractual matters
• Supporting clear communication of programme impacts, risks and recovery optionsPromoting consistent MS Project standards, templates and practical programming principles
• Coaching Project Managers, Site Managers and other relevant team members to build internal programming capability

About You

You will bring strong construction delivery experience and the confidence to work alongside experienced project teams across multiple projects. You will be able to challenge programme assumptions constructively, clearly explain programme risks and influence others without taking over their accountability.

You will also have:

• Strong construction industry experience, ideally gained through site management, project management or a similar delivery‑focused role
• Proven experience developing construction programmes during early project, feasibility or Preconstruction stages
• Advanced MS Project skills
• A strong understanding of construction sequencing, staging, methodology, procurement lead times, design milestones and critical path impacts
• Experience reviewing programme logic, look‑ahead programmes, delay impacts and recovery options
• Sound commercial awareness, including an understanding of delay notices, EOT processes and programme evidence
• The ability to clearly explain programme logic, delay impacts, critical path issues and recovery options to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• The ability to balance competing priorities across multiple projects
• A collaborative working style and confidence building strong relationships across project, site, Commercial and Preconstruction teams

A relevant qualification in construction management, project management, engineering or a related discipline would be an advantage, as would design and build experience, Primavera experience or previous experience coaching construction teams in programming practice.

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Agency Notice

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that Apollo Projects Limited does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Apollo will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Apollo explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Apollo.