Site Manager

5 days ago

Rotorua Central, New Zealand Generation Homes Full time

Site Manager Central North Island

The company

Established in Tauranga in 1997, Generation Homes is one of the country's leading residential construction companies. Our vision is to be New Zealand's best project partner, and we see the role of Site Manager as key to driving this success.

About the role

Joining the Central North Island team, within our office based in Rotorua, (a Taupo based could be considered however the preference is Rotorua). This role entails a reasonable amount of driving as we cover the central North Island. In this role you will be responsible for the hands-on management of the construction of our new homes and on-site health and safety performance and conditions. You'll be supervising contractors and suppliers to deliver outstanding work and products, liaising with Council inspectors, and producing / managing the build programme to ensure we can deliver our promise of a guaranteed move in date with fixed price, on-budget completion of beautiful, well-designed homes.

You will sustain positive and proactive customer relationships, including requirements for regular site reporting using both client-based and internal systems and documentation. You will have a proven ability to hold contractors accountable, successfully driving the construction program, through establishing strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills and experience

  • Excellent relationship building and communication skills;
  • An enthusiastic "can do" attitude, with strong self-drive and motivation;
  • A high level of time and process management skills, ability to prioritise tasks and deliver results on time;
  • Attention to detail, and an appetite for continuous improvement;
  • Strong technology skills and confidence in learning new systems;
  • Construction Management (or similar) qualification, and Trade Qualification (preferred not essential)
  • You Must be a team player and enjoy working in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of NZ Building Construction requirements;
  • Understanding of the current safety regulations for construction with a relevant Health and Safety accreditation (eg. SiteSafe passport)

What's in it for you

  • Supportive, knowledgeable team, along with access to well-established systems to support your success in the role
  • Competitive remuneration package along with a company vehicle
  • Development opportunities and potential to grow your career, which includes fully subsidised support through the Licenced Building Practitioner and Health & Safety qualifications
  • Uniform provided
  • Southern Cross Health Insurance
  • And, enjoy a day off for your birthday

You can find out more about us at 

You have NZ citizenship, residency or a valid NZ work visa to apply.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter

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