Site Manager


THE ROLE:

As Site Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day to day co-ordination and management of site activities including Iconic Construction labor, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on your site. You will be based on site. You will be paramount in creating a healthy work culture while meeting deadlines and quality assurance measures.

REPORTS TO:

Projects Manager, General Manager

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Apprentices, clients, council inspectors, subbies

NORMAL WORK HOURS:

Full time, average 44 hours per week

 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Site Manager is responsible for a range of manual, managerial and administrative responsibilities, which may include:

  • Upholding the company’s values of integrity, growth, teamwork and creativity.

  • Promote our reputation for safety, quality and provision of sound professional advice and fair dealing.

  • Team Leader on site.

  • Ensure that H&S procedures are followed at all times, including maintaining the Hazard Board, sign in and out, induction and safety fencing is compliant at all times.

  • Have a sound understanding and intricate knowledge of the plans, consent requirements and specifications of your allocated jobs prior to commencing construction. NZS:3604 working knowledge is a necessity.

  • Work closely with the Project Manager and Project Co-Ordinator to establish and adhere to schedules, adjust timelines and maximise resources.

  • Understand your build programme and deadlines, ensuring product is ordered and delivered to your site in a timely manner and secured from theft or weather.

  • Complete a site inspection with your Projects Manager prior to the pre-construction meeting addressing any hazards or issues. Be proactive in recognising any issues, address and discuss with your Projects Manager to find a proactive solution.

  • Understand the requirements for Council Inspections including documentation, the booking process, variations and amendments.

  • Carrying out the full range of carpentry disciplines in a tradesman like manner. These may include but are not limited to excavation, concrete, carpentry, roofing, gib fixing, precast panel work etc.

  • Utilising trade skills, knowledge and experience to complete the works adequately the first time to eliminate any rework requirements.

  • Lead and delegate training and mentoring of Iconic apprentices as required.

  • Instigate and monitor improvements that enhance the quality of work on site and optimise the labour and material resources required.

  • Have a good working relationship with all suppliers and subcontractors creating a respectful environment and ensuring the efficient daily running of them during the build process.

  • Ensure your site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner.

  • Other duties not unreasonably asked of the employee.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

The employee is required to maintain the following:

  • Clear understanding of how to use Aroflo

  • Hold a current LBP licence

  • Teaching and mentoring skills

  • A current, full, Class 1 New Zealand drivers licence

  • First Aid and CPR training

  • Excellent knowledge of current regulatory practices and industry best practice regarding Workplace Health and Safety in NZ

  • In depth knowledge of current regulatory standards for construction, particularly NZS:3604.

  • Understanding of consent requirements for council and ability to liaise with Council and other trades and how they impact the job

  • Able to read building specifications, plans and as-builds to a high level

  • Quantify and order site materials

  • Own tool kit as per the Schedule

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The Site Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following as these are required for satisfactory job performance:

  • Demonstrates integrity by being honest, trustworthy and accountable.

  • Growth mindset - Open to new ideas and encourages creativity and innovation. Has the ability to think creatively alongside the practical demands of the position.

  • Goal orientated and strives for excellence. Highly motivated and determined with the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

  • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and prepared to take on some responsibility.

  • Ability to work in a calm and considerate way in a sometimes-hectic work environment.

  • Communicates Effectively. Speaks and listens in a clear, thorough and timely manner with all associates involved in the build.

  • Responds in a timely fashion. Responds to emails and messages in a timely manner.

  • Fosters Teamwork. Enjoys working cooperatively and effectively as part of a close-knit team and is willing to contribute ideas, and to learn from others. Must be able to cultivate and nurture productive working relationships, both internally and externally.

  • High attention to detail. Many detailed tasks are important in the overall building process – overseeing and setting the standard of all work on site.

  • Good maths skills.

  • Determined with strong problem-solving skills. Focuses on solutions rather than problems by identifying issues, gathering and processing relevant information, generating possible solutions, and making recommendations and/or resolving the problem.

  • Mentoring staff. Use issues that arise and learning opportunities for the situation/team member/sub-contractor. Provide positive feedback/reinforcement when work has been completed to a very high standard.

 

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27 Ridout St, Maeroa

Hamilton