Construction Manager

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Construction Manager to lead our foundation operations across the Greater Wellington and Wairarapa regions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven construction professional who thrives on managing multiple teams and projects simultaneously. You'll oversee 4-5 foundation installation teams, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while being supported by our experienced leadership team. If you're ready to take ownership of a key region within New Zealand's premier foundation company, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Need to Bring

We're looking for someone with proven experience who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in construction management or site supervision

• Experience in concrete and foundations construction

• Strong understanding of residential and light commercial construction processes

• Proven ability to manage and mentor multiple teams simultaneously

• Excellent health and safety knowledge and track record

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Problem-solving mindset with ability to troubleshoot on-site issues

• High level of professionalism and customer focus

• Is resilient and adaptable to the changing pace of the construction industry

Tasks & Responsibilities

As our Construction Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee, mentor and manage 4-5 foundation installation teams executing projects across your area

• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and subtrades

• Attend pre-let and kick-off meetings with clients and stakeholders

• Manage Health and Safety compliance on all sites within your region

• Coordinate all construction activity on site and maintain clear communication with customers

• Provide guidance on time allowances to support accurate project scheduling

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality standards

• Perform pre-pour QA inspections to guarantee specification compliance

• Troubleshoot construction and sequencing issues on site

What We Offer

• Company Vehicle or Allowance

• Phone, Laptop, Ipad

• KiwiSaver contributions

• Competitive renumeration package

• This role can be structured as either salaried or a contractor role.

Why Join Us?

At Reliable Foundations, you'll be part of a forward-thinking company with a national footprint and growing trans-Tasman presence. We offer a supportive work environment and the chance to lead a high-performing team while developing your career. Your leadership will directly support our mission to deliver high-quality foundations for new homes across New Zealand and beyond.