Site Supervisor

DD HIRE LIMITED; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DD HIRE LIMITED is seeking a site supervisor to oversee and coordinate interior construction and fit-out works across project sites.

This full‑time role involves site-level supervision, planning daily site activities, coordinating workers and resources, monitoring progress and reporting to management. You will read drawings, liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and clients, maintain site records, and help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience, OR a NZQF Level 5 qualification or higher.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, plans, schedules and project requirements.
• General understanding of workplace coordination, quality standards, timelines and health and safety practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with team members, contractors, suppliers, clients and management.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to follow up on tasks, monitor progress and report issues when required.
• Reliable, responsible and able to work independently or as part of a team across different work sites.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to completing work to an acceptable standard.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise interior construction and fit-out work across project sites.
• Read and interpret drawings, plans, specifications, schedules and work instructions.
• Coordinate subcontractors, tradespeople, workers, materials, tools and equipment.
• Supervise site activities to ensure work meets timelines, quality standards and safety practices.
• Monitor work progress, site workflow, material usage and labour requirements; provide updates to management.
• Check ongoing and completed work for defects, safety risks or quality issues and arrange follow-up actions.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, clients and management to resolve coordination issues.
• Maintain project site records, progress updates and documentation for management review.
• Support planning of work stages and allocation of site resources.

Skills

Reading drawings

Coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Health and safety

Education

NZQF Level 5 qualification or higher

Job description

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We are looking for a site supervisor to oversee and coordinate interior construction and fit-out works across its project sites. This is a full-time role with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

This role involves site-level supervision and coordination, including planning daily site activities, coordinating workers and project resources, monitoring work progress, checking work standards, maintaining site records and reporting to company management.The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating site activities, supporting project delivery, communicating with relevant parties, monitoring progress, and helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the expected standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, coordinate and supervise interior construction and fit-out work across project sites under the direction of the company Director / management.
• Read and interpret relevant drawings, plans, specifications, schedules and work instructions to confirm site work requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, tradespeople, workers, materials, tools and equipment required for different stages of the project.
• Supervise site activities to ensure work is carried out in accordance with project requirements, timelines, quality standards and workplace health and safety practices.
• Monitor work progress, site workflow, material usage, labour requirements and possible delays, and provide regular updates to the Director / management.
• Check ongoing and completed work to identify defects, safety risks, quality issues or other matters requiring attention, and arrange follow-up actions where required.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, clients and management to resolve site coordination issues and support timely project delivery.
• Maintain project site records, including progress updates, site notes, material records, site issues and other documentation required for management review.
• Support the Director / management in planning work stages, allocating site resources and following up on project progress.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience, OR a relevant NZQF Level 5 qualification or higher.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, plans, schedules and project requirements.
• General understanding of workplace coordination, quality standards, timelines and health and safety practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with team members, contractors, suppliers, clients and management.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to follow up on tasks, monitor progress and report issues when required.
• Reliable, responsible and able to work independently or as part of a team across different work sites.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to completing work to an acceptable standard.