Civil Construction Manager Jobs

How to Enter

To take your career to new heights as a Civil Construction Manager you will need extensive experience within the Commercial, Residential or Civil Construction industries, usually a minimum of three years of relevant experience. On top of that, New Zealand construction firms 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 Civil Construction Manager may include:

Engaging with government officials, building professionals, architects and clients
Concluding volume of workers, materials, and machinery needed for civil construction projects
Consult with Quantity Surveyors to make sure civil 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 or consultation firms.