Summerset is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a retirement village project in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The role involves overseeing construction from planning to completion and requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and construction management experience
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to take ownership of the construction and delivery of our retirement village project in Palmerston North.
This is a key leadership role on site, working closely with project leadership, construction delivery teams, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence.
Matching Summary
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Summerset is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a retirement village project in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The role involves overseeing construction from planning to completion and requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and construction management experience.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
site setup and logistics
safety and quality management
subcontractor performance oversight
compliance with design documents
issue identification and problem-solving
progress tracking and schedule adjustment
stakeholder communication and coordination
Nice-to-have
leadership and team coaching
smooth transition to operations
diversity and inclusion focus
strong sense of values
drive for excellence
Key Requirements
Relevant trade qualification and/or degree
Proven experience managing commercial construction sites
Experience across diverse developments
Strong commercial acumen
Ability to forecast, problem-solve, and manage risk