Civil Project director Jobs

MORE ABOUT THIS ROLE

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

• 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.