Construction/installation Manager

Leader in automation
- Permanent role based in Auckland
- Attractive salary package and career opportunities

Our client is recognised as an international leader in the design, integration and maintenance of cutting-edge, major automated and robotic materials-handling and baggage-handling systems. With a global footprint, their infrastructure is relied on by major airports and household names around the world.

Responsibilities for the role include:

- Deliver a safety culture in all aspects of construction while ensuring zero lost time incidents at all times.
- Provide critical input for sales and project managers in respect to schedules, construction sequences, safe installation methods and risk areas.
- Develop strong relationships with subcontractors, measure performance of subcontractors.
- Recruit, build, manage and foster site management capability with direct reports and contractors.
- Develop and document site management plans and other installation plans.
- Drive compliance with site staff and subcontractors with respect to Project Management Handbook processes and tools (in respect to construction).
- Develop and maintain WHSE Site Specific Safety Plan and Project Site Risk Registers.
- Review and / or development of SWMS for all high-risk activities on site.
- Use design documentation and drawings.
- Establish clear budgets for each site sub-contractor with the Project Manager.
- Develop and use site progress tracking tools to monitor progress of sub-contractors in accordance with the main project schedule.
- Assist the project manager in assessing progress claims for sub-contractors on site.
- Provide clear direction to site managers and supervisors on site.
- Investigate and compile site design data as directed.
- Supervise subcontractors ensuring adherence with contract requirements.
- Manage site QA ensuring installation testing is thoroughly carried out, recorded and signed off.
- Ensure work is carried out in accordance with contract specifications and scope.
- Work with the Project Manager on Contract Variation Orders and Scope Change Requests.
- Site design including co-ordination of services, establishment of cable routes, positioning of equipment etc.
- On site commissioning and trouble shooting.
- Liaise with the client, consultants and other contractors.
- Able to work shifts is essential during commissioning and go live.

To be successful in this role, you will need to satisfy the following criteria:

- Strong people management and delegation skills along with the ability to manage resources across several areas of activity.
- Trade / Tertiary qualifications in either Electrical or Mechanical field along with relevant experience.
- Experience in detailed electrical and control system operation.
- Ability to plan, organise, lead, control and direct resources.
- Previous experience in management role including staff, cost control and budget management.
- Ability to work in highly secured area and to obtain ASIC.
- Proactive and innovative approach to decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to build and maintain relationships with internal and external parties.
- Excellent time management, planning, and organisational skills.
- Ability to keep the overall company objectives in perspective while managing day to day activities.
High degree of competence in reading and understanding detailed design documentation.
- Technically competent using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work shifts as required for onsite commissioning and troubleshooting.

Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Technical Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.