Site Manager

Armitage Williams Construction; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Job summary

Armitage Williams Construction is seeking a Site Manager to lead on-site activities in Christchurch, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with the NZ Building Code. You will supervise site staff and sub-contractors, drive QA processes, and maintain a safety-first culture across commercial projects.

The role requires a qualified carpenter with 5+ years of NZ site management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on busy

Qualifications

• Qualified carpenter with full understanding of the NZ Building Code.
• Minimum 5 years Site Manager experience on NZ commercial construction.
• Proven ability to coordinate staff and subcontractors to deliver on time.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage site staff and subcontractors to ensure on-time completion.
• Lead QA processes and project programming on commercial sites.
• Uphold health and safety policies and drive a safety-first culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety

Education

Carpentry qualification

Job description

Armitage Williams Construction is a market leader in building construction in New Zealand. With nearly four decades of experience and expertise providing creative solutions to a wide range of clientele. Today, the name Armitage Williams is synonymous with professionalism, dedication, safety and quality without compromise in all aspects of construction.

Armitage Williams Construction - Christchurch, South Island

Site Manager

• Join a leading Canterbury owned and operated company
• Be part of a high performing team and a safe working environment
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Competitive renumeration package, including a vehicle
• An opportunity to grow and develop your career

To be successful in the role you will need:-

• To be a qualified carpenter, full understanding of the NZ Building Code
• Minimum of 5 years Site Manager experience in NZ commercial construction
• Co-ordinate and manage site staff and sub-contractors to ensure on time project completion; proven record of project, programming and quality assurance (QA) delivery
• Have vast experience and knowledge in commercial construction - strong leadership and communication skills
• High level of attention to detail, excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities - to be motivated, reliable and enthusiastic - inspire the site team; bringing a collaborative and positive attitude & team culture - a hands-on site manager
• Comply with Armitage Williams Construction Health & Safety and Drug & Alcohol Policies
• Drive a "safety first" culture where people clearly demonstrate safe behaviours and think safety before acting, reporting incidents and assist in Health & Safety investigations as required

Position Description is available on request.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.