Facilities Lead For Complex Regulated Lab & Biosecurity

Ministry For Primary Industries Nz; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Elite Construction Service Ltd in Auckland seeks an experienced General Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across the company. You will oversee business planning, financial performance, procurement, risk management, and workforce development to drive sustainable growth.

Reporting to the Director, you will lead day-to-day operations, manage stakeholder relationships, and steer multi-project delivery across façade and construction services, working to maintain high performance

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Solid understanding of business planning, risk management, and operational controls.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies, plans, and objectives with the Director.
• Oversee construction and façade projects and coordinate multiple functions.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, and procurement decisions.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and staff development.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

People Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business/Management/Construction

Job description

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Established in 2016, Elite Construction Service Ltd is a New Zealand construction company specialising in integrated façade and building solutions.

Our core services include brickwork, tiling, scaffolding, stonework, and façade systems. We work closely with clients, contractors, suppliers, and project teams to deliver practical and effective construction solutions across a range of projects.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced General Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across the company and support its continued development.

About the Role

The General Manager will be responsible for the overall management, strategic direction, and business performance of Elite Construction Service Ltd.

Reporting to the Director, the General Manager will lead the company's day-to-day business operations and oversee key functions including business planning, financial performance, construction operations, commercial management, workforce planning, client relationships, procurement, risk management, and organisational development.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director and management team to establish business objectives, allocate resources, improve operational performance, and ensure the company continues to achieve sustainable and profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Business Management

• Develop and implement business strategies, operational plans, and organisational objectives in consultation with the Director.
• Translate the company's strategic objectives into practical operational and financial plans.
• Monitor industry developments, market conditions, business opportunities, and operational risks.
• Identify opportunities for business growth, service development, and improved commercial performance.
• Review organisational performance and recommend changes to business strategies, structures, and operating procedures.
• Provide strategic and commercial advice to the Director on significant business decisions.

Operational Management

• Oversee the company's overall construction and business operations.
• Coordinate the activities of operational, project, administrative, and supporting functions.
• Establish and monitor operational priorities, performance standards, and internal procedures.
• Ensure appropriate resources are allocated across projects and business activities.
• Monitor operational performance and resolve
• Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency and business processes.

Financial and Commercial Management

• Oversee the preparation and management of operational budgets, financial forecasts, and business plans.
• Monitor revenue, expenditure, cash flow, project margins, and overall financial performance.
• Review significant commercial arrangements, project commitments, procurement decisions, and business expenditure.
• Establish appropriate financial and commercial controls to protect company resources and profitability.
• Analyse financial and operational performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Work with external accountants and professional advisers on financial, taxation, and other business matters as required.

Construction and Project Oversight

• Maintain executive oversight of the company's construction and façade projects.
• Review overall project performance, including programme, cost, quality, resource requirements, and commercial outcomes.
• Work with project and operational managers to address significant project risks, delays, cost pressures, and resource constraints.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements and company standards.
• Oversee coordination between project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure lessons from completed and ongoing projects are incorporated into future operational planning.

Business Development and Client Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and other business partners.
• Identify and evaluate new projects, commercial opportunities, and potential business partnerships.
• Participate in significant contract negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Support tendering and business development activities for major projects.
• Strengthen the company's market position and maintain long-term commercial relationships with key stakeholders.

Procurement and Resource Management

• Oversee significant procurement and supplier arrangements.
• Review major purchasing decisions and negotiate key commercial terms where appropriate.
• Ensure the company has appropriate labour, subcontractor, equipment, and material resources to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance and address significant commercial or operational issues.
• Develop strategies to improve procurement efficiency, cost control, and supply reliability.

People and Organisational Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to the company's management and operational teams.
• Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability across the organisation.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment requirements, staff development, and performance management.
• Support managers in resolving significant staffing and operational issues.
• Promote effective communication and cooperation between different areas of the business.
• Develop organisational capability to support the company's future growth.

Risk, Compliance and Governance

• Oversee the company's business risk management and compliance framework.
• Ensure appropriate policies, procedures, and internal controls are established and maintained.
• Monitor significant contractual, commercial, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Ensure management systems support the company's health and safety, quality, employment, and other compliance obligations.
• Report significant business risks and performance matters to the Director.
• Coordinate with external legal, financial, and professional advisers where specialist advice is required.

Skills and Experience Required

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Business, Management, Commerce, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant management experience in a senior management, general management, operations management, or similar leadership role.
• Strong commercial and financial management capability.
• Demonstrated experience managing business operations, budgets, resources, and organisational performance.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Sound understanding of business planning, risk management, operational controls, and commercial decision-making.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex business and operational information and make sound commercial decisions.

Senior management experience within the construction, building, façade, subcontracting, engineering, or related project-based industry would be advantageous.

Location: Auckland

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay :Hourly $28 - $35

Number of Vacancy: 1-2 position

2 years relevant experience or a level 4 or above relevant qualification,Bachelor's degree or above, no major restrictions.

Must be flexible for work, able to work over the weekends and must cover our required shifts.

Long-term and full commitments are required.

Assisted Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in the planning, organisation and coordination of commercial and civil construction projects.
Interpreted architectural drawings, engineering plans, building regulationsand codes of practice to support construction activities.
Prepared and updated preliminary sketches, working drawings,specifications and project documentation.
Coordinated work programs, monitored project progress and assisted inscheduling construction activities.
Inspected construction work, materials and site activities to ensurecompliance with project specifications, regulations and industrystandards.
Calculated project costs, prepared quantity estimates and assisted inestimating project timeframes.
Collected site measurements and technical data using surveyinginstruments and other measurement equipment to support projectplanning and reporting.
Prepared, edited and revised plans, maps, charts and constructiondrawings using relevant software and documentation systems.
Assisted in coordinating labour, materials and equipment resources tosupport efficient project delivery.
Performed routine computations, plotted and analysed preliminary projectdata, and prepared technical reports for construction management.

Benefits:
Great working environment with friendly staff.
Reputable company that truly values what you contribute.
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

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