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Construction Manager

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  • Posted
  • Bay of Plenty
  • Contract
  • Circa $1000 per day
Join a leading EPC contractor on a major renewable energy project in the Bay of Plenty. This temp‑to‑perm Construction Manager role offers hands‑on leadership responsibility on a significant utility‑scale solar farm — a key part of New Zealand’s renewable energy build‑out.

What you will be doing:
  • Provide onsite leadership, guiding construction teams and subcontractors to deliver quality outcomes safely and on schedule.
  • Implement and maintain safety programs, including record keeping and compliance.
  • Communicate effectively with subcontractors, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure performance, productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, senior construction leadership, design and site engineers to anticipate and address construction challenges.
  • Support environmental compliance, including Construction Environment Management Plans (CEMP) and related requirements.
  • Coordinate scheduling and lookahead planning for multiple project scopes.
  • Develop and maintain productive stakeholder and client relationships.
What you bring to the role:
  • Previous experience on utility‑scale solar farm construction projects (ideally >100 MW).
  • Minimum 5 years’ progressive experience in construction management or related leadership roles.
  • Strong knowledge of solar farm construction methods, materials, and specifications.
  • Ability to interpret project scopes, contracts, and drawings to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proven ability to run effective site meetings and manage multidisciplinary teams.
What's in it for you:
  • Lead the onsite delivery of a major renewable energy asset in New Zealand.
  • Temp‑to‑perm career pathway with a respected EPC contractor.
  • Opportunity to further develop your expertise in utility‑scale solar construction and team leadership.
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