Project Manager - - 38362 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

About Us

If we could have it our way, people would talk a little bit less about housing and a bit more about living. That's because we believe the Kiwi dream is bigger than a quarter acre. It takes hard work to make living this easy, but we love doing it. It takes hard work to make living this easy, but we love doing it.

Why join us

We’re a high performing and innovative business and are proud to say that we have a highly engaged and successful team. We know diversity doesn't just make great neighbourhoods, it builds great companies, so we encourage everyone to bring their full and genuine selves to work. It’s a great time to join Fletcher Living as we continue to expand into new locations and embark on more exciting projects. As part of one of New Zealand’s largest residential builder and developers, you will have access to continued support and training with great opportunities for ongoing career development.

The Role

We are on the hunt for an ambitious Residential Project Manager to assist the Construction Manager with leading the Fletcher Living Central Branch team based in Central Auckland. You will be working with a committed team of Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers to design and deliver a carefully programmed schedule of works. You will oversee multiple new-build residential projects comprising of varied and complex builds that will be a mixture of stand-alone, medium-density terraces, two-stories and even some 2 level apartments.

Your responsibilities as Project Manager will be to:

Assist the Construction Manager in the overall planning, management, control, and co-ordination of our on-site construction resources and processes across multiple projects
Lead the team by guiding, coaching and mentoring our Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Cadets and overseeing their performance
Work closely with the construction team to ensure that agreed schedules are being met, build times are tracked accurately, and projects are 100% finished for settlement as per the agreed schedule
Ensure the team are using the appropriate software (P6 & Procore) accurately and consistently and are following the Fletcher Living standard procedures (Site Manager’s Playbooks)
Actively demonstrate safe work processes, and behaviours and ensure these are followed by all employees and contractors in their place of work
Work closely with the Design team through that process to give sound advice to ensure buildability and efficiencies are achieved when we are building onsite. You will be required to sit in on Design Review meetings through the RC and BC Process.
To Meet & Work closely with the Contracts Manger and his team of QS’s to have oversight of Cost Control of Project and understand regularly where build costs are currently at.

About You

Proven experience as a Project Manager in Residential Construction in New Zealand
The ability to accurately forecast project timelines for at least 50 jobs (ideally 100+ jobs) at any one time, and ensure schedules are strictly adhered to
Experience within carpentry is also desirable
Excellent organisational skills for efficient planning of sub-contractor resources to minimise delays to build times, and foresight to secure additional resource ahead of time where required
Demonstrated leadership ability and top-class communication skills in order to lead and coach the in-house team and build solid relationships with subcontractors
Experience using project management software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
Sound knowledge of the NZ building code, MBIE guidelines and general residential construction methodologies
Project Management or other Construction-related qualification preferred

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary, company vehicle, and rewarding incentive scheme, this role will see you working with a high-performing team with a clear vision and goals. You’ll also enjoy the security, benefits, and recognition that come with working for a well-respected business unit within the Fletcher Building Group.

Application Process

Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter outlining your interest, motivation, and what you would bring to this role by way of background, experience, and fit for the role and our team. Please apply online