Construction Manager Jobs

Construction Manager Jobs

​How to Enter

To take your career to new heights as a Construction Manager you will need extensive experience within the Residential or Commercial Construction industry, usually a minimum of three years of relevant management experience. On top of that, construction companies are increasingly looking for candidates with one or more of the following qualifications:

• Civil Engineering degree
• Building qualification
• Construction Management diploma
• Quantity Surveying qualification

Typical Responsibilities

Typical job responsibilities for a Construction Manager may include:

• Meeting with clients and customers to determine requirements and report project progress
• Engaging with government officials, building professionals and architects to plan work
• Concluding volume of workers, materials, and machinery needed for construction projects
• Managing risks to avoid delays
• Consulting with Quantity Surveyors to make sure projects are kept within budget
• Tracking and reporting construction costs
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers
• Hiring workers and apprentices
• Ensuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to
• Implement traffic management and environmental protection plans

Progression

Construction Managers who gain significant experience can often progress to more executive-level positions or even start their own construction companies.

Salary Range

100K-150K per annum (NZD)