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To secure a job as a Site Manager in New Zealand’s Construction industry, employers many prefer candidates who hold a relevant degree, such as Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying qualification. Extensive experience in the Civil, Residential or Commercial Construction industry will also be hugely beneficial.

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
• Hiring workers and apprentices
• Managing and training onsite workforce
• 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
• Ensuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to
• Implement traffic management and environmental protection plans

Progression

For many experienced Site Managers, the next step in their career is to move towards senior site management and secure a role as a Project Director or Construction Manager. Alternatively, they can also specialise in Contract, Health & Safety or Project Management.