Civil Project Director Jobs
How to Enter
To secure a role as a Civil Project Director, most New Zealand employers will prefer you to have a degree in Civil Construction or Business Management and extensive experience in the civil construction industry.
Typical Responsibilities
The typical responsibilities of a Civil Project Director can include any of the following:
- 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
Civil Project Directors who gain significant experience can often progress to more executive-level positions, such as Civil Construction Manager, or even start their own construction companies and become self-employed contractors and consultants.
Salary Range
180-280K per annum (NZD)