Foreman / Site Manager

RobLawMax Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment is seeking a capable Foreman for a leading commercial builder in Wellington. You will lead on-site teams, coordinate subcontractors, interpret build plans and deliver daily works while upholding safety and quality.

This role offers a clear path into Site Management for the right person, with NZ construction experience and valid NZ working rights. Salary on offer ranges from $90,000 to $105,000, with opportunities for progression on Wellington CBD projects.

Qualifications

• NZ construction experience required.
• Must have current NZ working rights (incl. Working Holiday Visa).
• Ability to lead a crew and coordinate subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting build plans and leading builders on site.
• Overseeing coordination of carpentry and building work on site.
• Monitoring schedules and driving productivity of construction teams.
• Placing requisition for materials and tracking expenditure within budget.
• Reporting daily tasks and progress; resolving site issues.
• Ensuring safety precautions and quality standards on site.
• Conducting toolbox talks and safety checks with H&S managers.

Skills

Team leadership

Coordinating subcontractors

Site operations

Safety compliance

Job description

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).