Junior Site Manager – Commercial Interiors

BLACK Interiors + Construction Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BLACK Interiors + Construction Limited in Auckland is seeking a Junior Site Manager to support our commercial interior fit-out projects. You don’t need to be an experienced Site Manager; the role is ideal for someone with practical construction knowledge who wants to progress, working alongside senior Site Managers and Project Managers.

You will coordinate subcontractors, review drawings, help with programming, monitor progress, and uphold health and safety standards while building relationships

Qualifications

• Construction experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must have a full NZ driver license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and deliveries
• Assisting with site programming and sequencing
• Monitoring progress and keeping works moving to programme
• Managing day‑to‑day Health & Safety requirements
• Completing quality checks and identifying defects
• Reading drawings and helping resolve site issues
• Managing site logistics, access and material requirements
• Maintaining site documentation
• Assisting with project handover and close‑out
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients

Skills

Construction experience

Reading drawings

Site coordination

Communication skills

Job description

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BLACK Interiors + Construction Limited – Auckland, North Island

Ready to take the next step in your construction career?

BLACK Interiors & Construction is looking for a Junior Site Manager to join the Auckland team.

This role would suit someone currently working in construction who wants to move into Site Management, or someone already in a junior supervisory role looking to build their experience within commercial interior fit-out.

You'll work alongside experienced Site Managers and Project Managers, gaining hands‑on experience delivering quality commercial projects while developing toward managing your own sites.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and deliveries
• Assisting with site programming and sequencing
• Monitoring progress and keeping works moving to programme
• Managing day‑to‑day Health & Safety requirements
• Completing quality checks and identifying defects
• Reading drawings and helping resolve site issues
• Managing site logistics, access and material requirements
• Maintaining site documentation
• Assisting with project handover and close‑out
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients

About you

You don’t need to be an experienced Site Manager. We’re looking for someone with the right attitude, practical construction knowledge and drive to progress.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Construction industry experience
• A trade background or site coordination experience
• Good understanding of construction sequencing
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach
• High standards around quality and Health & Safety
• Confidence working with subcontractors and trades
• A full NZ driver licence
• Experience in commercial interiors or fit‑out would be an advantage, but isn’t essential

About BLACK

BLACK Interiors + Construction Limited is a progressive New Zealand construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality commercial projects across New Zealand.

We are proud of our diverse and experienced team, our collaborative culture, and our commitment to industry‑leading standards in safety, quality, professionalism and project delivery. At BLACK Interiors + Construction Limited, we value people who take ownership, work well as part of a team, and want to grow their careers in a high‑performing construction environment.

We offer the opportunity to work on quality projects, learn from experienced industry professionals, and be part of a business that is focused on continuous improvement, strong relationships and long‑term success.

What’s In It For You?

Applicants must be currently based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Please include your current visa or work‑rights status as part of your application where relevant. Only applicants who meet these requirements will be considered.