Contract Manager

Naylor Love; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Health checks

Scholarships for tamariki

Staff discounts

Volunteer days

Professional development

Counselling services

Job summary

Naylor Love is seeking a Contract Manager to join our Christchurch Projects and Interiors team, overseeing small to mid-sized projects from award to completion and balancing delivery with the commercial side.

With a trade background, you will coordinate site activities, supervise subcontractors, track costs and variations, and be the main contact for clients and consultants. We offer development toward Project Management or Quantity Surveying.

Qualifications

• Trade background and interest in the commercial side of construction.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to develop commercial and project management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from award to completion.
• Coordinate site activities and supervise subcontractors.
• Look after budgets, track costs and variations.
• Be main point of contact for clients and consultants.
• Opportunity to progress towards Project Management or Quantity Surveying.

Skills

Trade background

Communication skills

Client liaison

Education

Trade background in construction

QS or construction management studies

Job description

About us

Kiwi owned and operating since 1910, we are one of the largest commercial construction companies in New Zealand. Operating across 100+ projects nationwide with over 900+ employees, we are known in the industry for delivering high quality projects with the people to match.

Pivotal to our success, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and exposure to some of the country's largest developments. Naylor Love is shaping the future of construction in New Zealand; join our team today and love your job tomorrow.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Contract Manager to join our Christchurch Projects and Interiors team, focused on small to mid-sized projects typically ranging from $10k to $1m.

This role sits between Project Management and Quantity Surveying. You will oversee two to three projects at a time, managing both operational delivery and the commercial side. The work is varied and fast paced, ideal for someone who enjoys moving from project to project rather than being tied to a single long-term build.

Key responsibilities include managing your projects from award to completion, coordinating site activities, supervising subcontractors, looking after budgets, tracking costs and variations and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard. You will also be the main point of contact for clients and consultants, so strong communication and people skills are important.

This role is well suited to someone with a trade background who has moved, or wants to move, into the commercial side of construction. You may be studying QS or construction management, working in a hybrid PM/QS role, or coming from fit out, small works or light commercial environments. We can support the right person to develop their commercial skills and systems knowledge. Over time, the role can lead into Project Management or Quantity Surveying, depending on your interests.

Why work for us

Naylor Love is one of the largest construction companies in New Zealand and regarded in the marketplace as "simply one of the best". We are proud of our heritage and excited about our future.

We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and wellbeing programmes to enhance your working environment and ensure that each day at work is rewarding and meaningful.

At Naylor Love we understand work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and your experiences. When you join Naylor Love you will understand the strength of our values and that 'Our People are our Brand'; this is shaped by our employee's having ownership of what they do. We offer you a challenging career in a positive team working environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a wide range of other benefits including the following:

• Southern Cross Medical insurance for you and your whānau (covers pre-existing conditions)

• Paid parental leave

• Annual skin checks, flu vaccinations and health checks

• Access to children's scholarships to support your tamariki undertaking construction related study

• Staff purchasing benefits

• Volunteer days to give back to your local community

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

• Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family.

Applications close on Friday, 18 September 2026.

The successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment screening and be eligible to work in New Zealand either as a resident or by holding a current work visa.

Naylor Love is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business.

Building People, Creating a Sustainable Future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.