Job Description

This is a key opportunity to take ownership of a flagship commercial build while helping shape the culture and delivery standards of a growing, hands-on construction business. You’ll anchor a major project in Orewa, with exposure to a strong pipeline of high-end residential and mixed-sector work.

About the Role:

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of a major Orewa project, ensuring it is built safely, on time, and to specification, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Operating as a Senior Site Manager, you’ll be the primary on-site decision-maker, coordinating resources and driving programme outcomes. You’ll also play a pivotal role in mentoring a junior Site Manager and contributing to the ongoing development of site processes and team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, programme, and manage daily site activities to meet project milestones and contractual requirements.
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site labour, ensuring quality workmanship and efficient sequencing of trades.
• Monitor and enforce site health and safety, including toolbox talks, risk assessments, and compliance with company and legislative standards.
• Oversee site quality control, inspections, and defect management to ensure all works meet design, specification, and client expectations.
• Liaise closely with Project Managers, engineers, architects, and clients, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and required decisions.
• Manage site logistics, including deliveries, craneage, storage, and temporary works, to maintain an organised and productive site.
• Review drawings and technical documentation, resolving buildability issues and coordinating RFIs and variations with the project team.
• Mentor and support the junior Site Manager, delegating responsibilities appropriately and fostering a high-performance site culture.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering commercial and/or high-end residential projects of similar scale and complexity (circa $10m+).
• Strong track record managing full site operations from groundworks through to completion and handover.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of New Zealand building codes, standards, and consenting processes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct subcontractors and site teams while maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Competence in site-based reporting, progress tracking, and communicating programme impacts to Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of construction health and safety practices and proven experience implementing them on site.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to make sound decisions under time pressure.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working within a smaller, owner-led construction business or similar environment.
• Background managing both commercial and high-end residential projects across multiple sectors.
• Familiarity with construction management software and digital site reporting tools.
• Prior experience mentoring or developing junior site staff.
• Exposure to services-heavy projects where coordination of electrical and mechanical trades is critical.

Qualifications:

• Trade qualification in carpentry or related construction discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Tertiary qualification in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred but not essential.
• Current Site Safe / health and safety certifications appropriate for a senior site role.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.

If you’re a proactive Senior or strong Intermediate Site Manager — or a Project Manager with robust site delivery experience — looking to anchor a flagship Orewa project and grow with a tight-knit, hands-on team, we’d like to hear from you.