Franklin Smith

Civil Foreman

Franklin Smith

Accredited employerFull-timeNZ$100,000 - NZ$130,000Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Description

What’s in it for you:

$100,000–$130,000, depending on experience

Genuine career progression with the opportunity to step into a senior leadership role, manage your own teams, and take greater ownership of projects as the business continues to grow

Work on local civil construction projects, keeping you close to home

Join a great team culture where collaboration, respect and a positive attitude are highly valued

Be part of a business with large projects already secured and a strong pipeline of work ahead

Great team culture with recognition for good performance, regular social events and a team that enjoys working together

About the role:

Plan and coordinate daily site activities, allocate tasks and provide clear direction to the site team

Lead and support site crews, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard

Hands-on leadership approach, with a willingness to get involved on site and support the team wherever required

Work closely with the Project Manager and Site Manager to coordinate programme, resources and project priorities

Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant and materials to ensure projects continue to run smoothly

Monitor site progress, identify potential issues early and contribute to maintaining project quality, productivity and programme

Skills and experience:

5–10 years’ experience within the civil construction industry, with proven experience in a Foreman, Supervisor or senior Leading Hand position

Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies, site operations and project delivery

Proven experience as a hands-on Machine, with the ability to operate excavators and other heavy machinery.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients

A great attitude and strong team-player mentality, with a genuine desire to contribute to and maintain the positive culture already established within the business

A proactive approach to problem solving, with the ability to identify issues early and find practical solutions on site

About the company:

A well-established company within the construction industry with a strong reputation for quality project delivery

A growing and developing business with a strong focus on self-performing and delivering its own projects

A highly capable team that takes pride in delivering quality work and maintaining a strong workplace culture

Strong relationships with contractors, consultants and suppliers, helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard

A strong pipeline of large existing and upcoming projects, providing long-term stability and growth

A supportive and collaborative environment where people are valued, encouraged to contribute and given the opportunity to develop their careers

How to apply

Click APPLY or contact Wesley Smit on 021 241 4122 for a confidential discussion, alternatively, please e-mail a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

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