Foreman / Site Manager

Rob Law Max Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rob Law Max Recruitment in Wellington Central is seeking a Foreman who can lead a crew, coordinate subcontractors and take ownership of getting the job done on Wellington CBD projects.

You'll oversee carpentry/building, monitor schedules, manage materials and budgets, report progress, resolve on-site issues, ensure safety and quality, and conduct toolbox talks with H&S managers. NZ construction experience and current NZ working rights are required, including Working Holiday Visa holders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction crews on commercial builds.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and site teams.
• Willingness to own the delivery of daily on-site tasks.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing coordination of carpentry and building per plans.
• Monitoring schedules and driving productivity on site.
• Placing requisition of materials and tracking expenditure within budget.
• Reporting daily tasks and progress to management.
• Identifying and resolving on-site construction problems.
• Ensuring safety precautions, quality standards, and toolbox talks with H&S managers.

Skills

Crew leadership

Subcontractor coordination

On-site operations

Budget awareness

Job description

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Rob Law Max Recruitment – Wellington Central, North Island

This is a good opportunity for someone who's comfortable being close to the tools and site operations but enjoys leading a crew, coordinating subcontractors, and taking ownership of getting the job done. It's also a role with a clear pathway into **Site Management** for the right person.

This is an excellent chance to join a leading commercial build company that ensures great working conditions, career progression, training and ongoing development, plus a social team who are supportive and involved.

**What's on offer:**

• Wellington CBD projects
• $90,000 - $105,000 salary depending on experience
• Genuine opportunity to step into a Site Manager role over time

As a Foreman, you are responsible for being the point of contact between Subbies, Labour and the Site Managers. Daily tasks involve interpreting build plans, leading teams of Builders to successfully deliver daily works on site.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the coordination of all carpentry and building, ensuring that they are in accordance with agreed plans
• Monitoring schedules, and driving productivity of the construction teams on site
• Good understanding of placing requisition of materials and tracking expenditure, staying within the budget
• Having the ability to accurately report daily tasks and progress
• Identifying and resolving problems that may arise during construction
• Guaranteeing and implementing safety precautions while also ensuring that quality standards are met
• Conducting tool box talks and safety checks with H&S managers.

At this stage, my client is only considering people with **New Zealand construction experience** and current NZ working rights (including Working Holiday Visa holders).