Construction Manager
Beyond Recruitment
Listing Description
Description
A respected and well‑established main contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a portfolio of upcoming commercial and civil projects. With a strong pipeline of work, long‑standing client relationships, and a reputation for delivering quality outcomes, this business offers genuine stability and long‑term career progression.
This is a contractor known for doing things properly — robust systems, strong leadership, and a culture built around developing great people. Staff growth is a genuine priority, supported through:
- Monthly internal training workshops
- Active mentoring and structured peer support
- Thoughtful pairing of PMs and Site Managers
- Regular performance reviews and clear development pathways
The Role
As Construction Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of small to medium commercial builds (typically up to $20M) and selected civil projects. You will lead and support a team of up to 10 Project Managers, ensuring excellence across safety, quality, programme, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing multiple concurrent projects from planning through to completion
- Leading and supporting Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors
- Maintaining strong client and consultant relationships
- Overseeing commercial and contractual matters, ensuring risks are identified and managed
- Contributing to Pre‑Construction and ECI processes alongside the Pre‑Con team
- Driving cost accountability and ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Overseeing programming, reporting, and compliance
- Upholding high standards of health and safety across all sites
About You
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
- A relevant construction qualification (essential)
- 10+ years’ experience delivering commercial or industrial projects up to $20M, or smaller civil projects
- Strong knowledge of the local subcontractor market and NZ construction legislation
- Proven leadership capability with the ability to drive team performance
- Strong programming, reporting, and financial management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
What’s on Offer
- Salary $200K–$220K (experience dependent)
- Company vehicle + additional benefits
- A stable, well‑resourced contractor with a strong forward workload
For a confidential discussion, contact Matt Shortt on 027 554 4064, or email your CV to matt.shortt@beyond.co.nz.
Ref: 131467
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Matt Shortt for more information.
Beyond Recruitment
We have a talented team of people who recruit throughout New Zealand and love to go Above and Beyond for candidates and employers. We operate ten specialist teams across all key disciplines within an organisational structure, and our highly experienced consultants often further specialise in a particular role type. This means that whether you are looking for a new role or looking to find the best talent, we know where to look and who to speak to.
Our teams deliver nationwide recruitment services across:
Permanent Recruitment Contracting Solutions Temporary Staffing Solutions Executive Search and Executive Recruitment Managed Talent Solutions Payrolling
Here at Beyond Recruitment, we are passionate about Aotearoa and its people. We aim to advance the opportunity for employers to succeed through the placement of top people while equally advancing the careers of our candidates. We are committed to working to benefit New Zealand both in business and the wider community through our work. Diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We are also proud to support a number of charities annually and love giving back to the diverse communities we serve. Our Values
As a values-led business, we are passionate about New Zealand and seeing New Zealand organisations succeed through great people.
Our core values are:
We are fair, open, flexible, professional and honest in all our dealings
We treat all people with respect
We work collaboratively
We stand for excellence in delivery and value
We work to benefit New Zealand
When you work with us, you will find us to be astute, relaxing, effective, engaging, refreshing and stimulating. We look forward to hearing from you!
