How to Enter
To take your career to new heights as a Construction Manager you will need extensive experience within the Residential or Commercial Construction industry, usually a minimum of three years of relevant management experience. On top of that, construction companies are increasingly looking for candidates with one or more of the following qualifications:
Civil Engineering degree
Building qualification
Construction Management diploma
Quantity Surveying qualification
Typical Responsibilities
Typical job responsibilities for a Construction Manager may include:
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
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
Hiring workers and apprentices
Ensuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to
Implement traffic management and environmental protection plans
Progression
Construction Managers who gain significant experience can often progress to more executive-level positions or even start their own construction companies.
Salary Range
100K-150K per annum (NZD)
