Site Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BLACK Interiors is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a fixed-term contract in Wellington. You will oversee day-to-day site operations on interior fit-out projects, coordinating trades, deliveries, access and safety to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard.

You will work closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, clients, building management and suppliers, uphold health and safety standards, manage the construction programme, and maintain a clean, well-coordinated site at all

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager or Site Supervisor in construction.
• Knowledge of site operations in interiors/commercial fitout.
• Ability to read construction drawings and project documentation.
• Strong health and safety awareness and commitment to zero harm.
• Good coordination, planning and problem solving.
• Experience managing subcontractors on-site.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Procore and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction site coordination of trades, subcontractors, deliveries, access, and site logistics.
• Read drawings and project documentation.
• Maintain health and safety requirements, systems and obligations.
• Complete inductions, daily pre-starts, toolbox talks, site checklists, weekly safety reporting.
• Assist with Site Specific Safety Management Plans.
• Monitor the programme and report progress to Project Manager.
• Coordinate material deliveries and assist with ordering.
• Attend site meetings with PCG and subcontractors.
• Keep site clean, safe and professional.
• Manage quality control and site compliance.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers.

Skills

Site management

Reading drawings

Health and safety awareness

Coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Procore

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Job description

BLACK Interiors is looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our team on a fixed-term contract for approximatley 4-6 months.

This is a key site-based role responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, safety, quality, and delivery of interior fitout construction projects. You will work closely with our Project Managers, subcontractors, clients, building management teams, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, professionally, and to a high standard.

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing the construction site in line with BLACK’s internal systems, client requirements, building owner requirements, statutory obligations, and project-specific documentation.

A major part of this role is maintaining a safe, clean, professional, and well-coordinated site at all times. You will play a key role in upholding BLACK’s health and safety standards and ensuring all trades and subcontractors are working in accordance with site requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the construction site, including coordination of trades, subcontractors, deliveries, access, and site logistics

Reading and understanding construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation

Maintaining BLACK’s health and safety requirements, systems, and statutory obligations

Completing inductions, daily pre-starts, toolbox talks, site checklists, and weekly safety reporting

Assisting with the preparation and implementation of Site Specific Safety Management Plans

Monitoring the construction programme and reporting progress to the Project Manager

Coordinating material deliveries, reviewing delivery dockets, and assisting with material ordering

Identifying and escalating construction issues to the Project Manager

Attending PCG, subcontractor, and site meetings as required

Ensuring the site is kept clean, tidy, safe, and professional at all times

Managing quality control, defect rectification, and site compliance

Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and building management

Issuing site instructions where required

Supporting environmental management, including waste, noise, dust, and general site impacts

Administering first aid if required

Communicating clearly, professionally, and efficiently at all times

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in a Site Manager, Site Supervisor, or similar construction role

Strong knowledge of construction site operations, ideally within commercial interiors or fitout

Ability to read and understand construction drawings and project documentation

Strong health and safety awareness and a commitment to zero harm

Good coordination, planning, and problem-solving skills

Confidence managing subcontractors and site activity

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

A tidy, professional, and reliable approach

Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers and the wider team

Competence using construction systems and software such as Procore, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, email, and related tools

What success looks like

Success in this role will include projects being delivered on time, safely, and in line with the construction programme. You will maintain strong site standards, support quality outcomes, manage risks early, and communicate clearly with the project team and wider stakeholders.

You will also play an important role in representing BLACK on site, maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, building owners, suppliers, and subcontractors.

About BLACK Interiors

BLACK Interiors is a specialist commercial interior fitout contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across New Zealand.

Our team is focused on teamwork, culture, leadership, and identity. We take pride in our solution-focused approach, collaborative mindset, and commitment to delivering projects to a high standard.