Site Manager

Remarkable People Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Remarkable People Limited in Wellington is seeking an experienced Site Manager with a trade-qualified carpentry background to lead active construction sites. You will coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, manage day-to-day site operations, and work closely with the Project Manager to deliver projects on time and to the required standards.

You are organized, solutions-focused, and confident leading people on site, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Site Manager or similar construction leadership position.
• Trade qualification in carpentry and strong practical construction experience.
• Broad knowledge of construction methods, materials and disciplines.
• Strong understanding of construction Health & Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of quality standards and construction best practices.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong leadership and subcontractor coordination skills.
• Strong relationship management skills across clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• A practical and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience using Procore would be advantageous.
• A high level of accountability and pride in delivering successful projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day site operations and ensure safe, efficient progress.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to keep programmes on track.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to deliver projects to required quality and programme.
• Keep projects moving, maintaining high safety and quality standards and delivering to schedule.

Skills

Site leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Safety management

Planning & scheduling

People management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification in carpentry

Tools

Procore

Job description

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Are you an experienced Site Manager and trade-qualified carpenter who knows how to keep a busy construction site running safely, efficiently and on schedule?

We’re looking for an experienced Site Manager to join an established Wellington construction team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, and work closely with the Project Manager to successfully deliver projects to the required quality and programme.

If you’re organised, solutions-focused and confident leading people on site, this could be a great next step.

You’ll ideally bring

• Previous experience in a Site Manager or similar construction leadership position.
• Trade qualification in carpentry and strong practical construction experience.
• Broad knowledge of construction methods, materials and disciplines.
• Strong understanding of construction Health & Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of quality standards and construction best practices.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong leadership and subcontractor coordination skills.
• Strong relationship management skills across clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• A practical and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience using Procore would be advantageous.
• A high level of accountability and pride in delivering successful projects.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of site delivery while working alongside an experienced Wellington construction team.

You’ll play an important role in keeping projects moving, coordinating people and trades, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and ensuring work is delivered to programme.

If you’re an experienced construction professional who enjoys being on site, leading from the front and seeing projects through to successful completion, we'd love to hear from you.

About Remarkable People

Established in 2016, we are a vibrant, award-winning, national team of REMARKABLE individuals who don't just work hard but also play hard while enriching our communities.

Our commitment to continuous growth, career progression, and maintaining a work-life balance sets us apart and we pride ourselves on finding and placing the right people at the right time!