Construction Project Manager
Company Name: Roman & Brothers Construction Limited
Work location: Auckland
Length of employment: Full time and permanent
Hourly rate: $42 to $55 per hour
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM), with flexibility required based on project demands.
Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating construction projects from commencement through to completion, covering budget management, scheduling, quality control, and communication with clients.
- Review and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and specifications in order to establish project requirements.
- Supervise on-site personnel, subcontractors, and tradespeople to ensure that day-to-day progress stays aligned with project plans and timelines.
- Develop, prepare, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and procurement schedules.
- Maintain communication with clients, architects, engineers, suppliers, and council representatives to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Use project management software and tools to track progress and produce reports.
- Detect risks, delays, or cost overruns at an early stage and put mitigation strategies in place.
- Ensure health and safety standards are implemented and upheld on-site.
- Evaluate construction methods and, where appropriate, implement process improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering,or a related field (NZQF Level 7 or higher)
- At least 3–5 years of experience in construction project management in New Zealand or equivalent international experience
- Strong knowledge of the NZ Building Code, health and safety regulations, and council approval processes
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with project management software and MS Office suite
Requirements
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks on construction sites. A minimum of six months of relevant construction site work experience is required.
- Ability to follow workplace health and safety procedures and instructions.
- A valid driver’s licence that allows the holder to drive independently in New Zealand is required, as the role involves travel between work sites and may require transporting tools, materials or equipment.
- Reliable transport to meet the needs of varying work locations across Auckland.
- Must be able to pass police vetting and drug testing where required.
- Availability to start work early in the morning or work weekends when required by project schedules.
- Pre-employment drug test and police check are required.