We are seeking a Building Associate to supervise day-to-day site activities and coordinate people, materialsandwork programmes for our Auckland construction projects. You will report directly to the owner and work closelywith our site team and subcontractors. 

Location: Auckland, New Zealand 

Positions available: 1 

Employment: Permanent, full-time 

Days of work: 5 days per week 

Hours: Minimum 36 guaranteed hours per week, up to 50 hours per week Pay: NZD $30.00 to $35.00 gross per hour, depending on relevant experience and skills

Key duties and responsibilities 

∙ Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and relevant building requirements; clarify discrepancies with the owner and relevant construction professionals before work proceeds.

∙ Plan and coordinate daily and weekly site activities with the owner, including work sequences, staffingneeds,material deliveries and subcontractor attendance. 

∙ Supervise the small site team within delegated authority, allocate daily tasks, explain work requirements and monitor progress against agreed schedules. 

∙ Calculate material quantities and assist with estimates of labour, materials and time; arrange approvedorders,check deliveries and coordinate storage and availability. 

∙ Check work in progress and materials against approved drawings, specifications and applicable standards; record defects and coordinate corrective work with the owner and tradespeople. 

∙ Monitor site progress, labour use and material consumption; maintain site diaries and progress records, andpromptly report delays, shortages and proposed variations to the owner. 

∙ Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors and relevant professionals to resolve routine site issues andarrange access for required inspections. 

∙ Implement site health and safety procedures, communicate hazards and safe work requirements, andreport incidents and unsafe practices promptly. 

∙ Assist with completion checks, defect lists and handover records. Refer design changes, statutory certificationand work requiring licensed supervision to the appropriately authorised professionals. 

Minimum requirements 

∙ A relevant diploma or higher qualification in building, construction, construction management or acloselyrelated field, OR at least 2 years of relevant building construction experience involving site supervision, coordination of workers or subcontractors, and organisation of materials and work schedules. 

∙ Ability to interpret building plans and specifications, estimate quantities and timeframes, and identifyworkmanship or material issues. 

∙ Practical knowledge of construction methods and site health and safety, with the ability to apply relevant NewZealand building requirements. 

∙ Clear communication, sound organisation and basic computer skills for maintaining site records; ability to travel reliably between Auckland sites.

If this sounds like you, click Apply Now!!!

Apply Now
Save