Site Manager - Waikato

Livingstone Building; Waikato; Remote; NZD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Parental leave top up

Medical Insurance after 12 months of服务

Job summary

Livingstone Building is seeking an experienced Site Manager to own delivery across significant projects in the Waikato. You will set the on-site tone—driving programme, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination—while building a high‑performing culture that gets projects delivered right, first time.

Your role will coordinate subcontractors and inspectors, champion Health, Safety & Wellbeing, and lift delivery through disciplined planning and clear communication.

Qualifications

• NZ construction standards qualification or higher.
• Proven track record on NZ commercial projects with strong references.
• Demonstrated HSE leadership and NZ safety compliance.
• Strong coordination with consultants, subcontractors, and client reps.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors to meet programme, cost and quality targets.
• Champion Health, Safety & Wellbeing standards and manage risks and permits to work.
• Lift delivery performance through disciplined planning and clear communication.
• Contribute to buildability and sequencing, especially LVL/Glulam elements.
• Maintain site records: diaries, QA/ITPs, RFI/variation tracking, and client updates.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

HSE Leadership

Programming & Logistics

Problem Solving

Education

Trade qualification in Construction

NZQA-recognised or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Jobpac

Lentune

Microsoft 365

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Site Manager to take ownership of delivery across significant projects in theWaikato. You'll set the tone on site—driving programme, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination—while building a high‑performing culture that gets projects delivered right, first time.

Job Description

The opportunity

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors to ensure programme, cost and quality targets are met.
• Champion exemplary Health, Safety & Wellbeing standards—proactively managing critical risks, permits to work, audits, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Lift delivery performance through clear communication, disciplined planning, and decisive problem solving.
• Contribute to buildability, methodology and sequencing—particularly on mass‑timber elements (LVL and Glulam).
• Maintain impeccable site records: daily diaries, QA/ITPs, RFI/variation tracking, and client updates.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you'll bring

• Minimum qualification aligned to NZ construction standards(e.g., trade qualification or Diploma/Degree in Construction Management/Building; NZQA‑recognised or equivalent).
• Proven track recorddeliveringcommercial projects in New Zealand, with strong references.
• Health & Safety leadership: demonstrable knowledge of NZ requirements and best practice; able to implement robust site HSW systems and drive safe behaviours.
• Outstanding coordination & communication: you align consultants, subcontractors, and client reps, and keep everyone moving to plan.
• Execution excellence: confident with programming, logistics, temporary works, shop‑drawing coordination, inspections, and closing out defects.
• Solid understanding of NZ building codes, consenting, inspections and commercial contracts (e.g., NZS 3910 or similar).
• Competent with construction software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Jobpac, Lentune or similar) and Microsoft 365.
• Full NZ driver's licence and current NZ work rights.

What's on offer

• Leadership role with autonomy and impact acrossprojects.
• Competitive salary package
• Parental leave top up
• Medical Insurance after 12 months of service
• Great team culture, professional development, and clear pathways for progression.

Why Livingstone

We are a progressive, values-driven company with a reputation for quality and innovation. We work landmark projects that shape communities. Enjoy a supportive culture, professional development opportunities, and career growth pathways. We value diversity and are an equal‑opportunity employer.

To be considered for this role, you must currently reside in New Zealand and be willing to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks.