General Manager

With a growing portfolio of projects and an expanding workforce (including project managers, site supervisors, quantity surveyors, and operational staff), the company is now seeking an experienced General Manager to lead and coordinate its overall business operations.

The General Manager will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations, project delivery, financial performance, and long-term strategic development. This position sits directly below the Director and is responsible for managing multiple departments, including project delivery, construction operations, finance, and business development.

 Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Direction & Corporate Planning

•                              Formulate and execute the company’s overall strategic direction, aligning operational capabilities with long-term growth objectives in the construction and project management sector

•                              Lead corporate planning, including business expansion, market positioning, and diversification into new service lines (e.g. infrastructure, land development, or integrated project delivery)

•                              Conduct high-level market and industry analysis to identify commercial opportunities, risks, and competitive positioning

2. Full Operational Oversight

•                              Assume full responsibility for the end-to-end operations of the organisation, ensuring coordination across:

o   Project delivery

o   Site operations

o   Commercial and quantity surveying

o   Procurement and logistics

o   Finance and administration

•                              Establish and monitor operational KPIs, ensuring all projects meet performance benchmarks

3. Multi-Project Governance & Control

•                              Oversee a portfolio of multiple concurrent construction projects, ensuring:

o   Programme alignment

o   Budget adherence

o   Quality assurance

•                              Implement structured governance frameworks for:

o   Project reporting

o   Risk escalation

o   Resource prioritisation

4. Financial Leadership & Commercial Strategy

•                              Take full accountability for financial performance of the company, including:

o   Budgeting and forecasting

o   Cash flow management

o   Profitability analysis

•                              Work closely with accountants and quantity surveyors to ensure:

o   Accurate cost control

o   Margin optimisation

o   Financial compliance

•                              Approve major expenditures, contracts, and investment decisions

5. Organisational Leadership & Workforce Management

•                              Lead and manage a multi-layered workforce structure, including:

o   Project Managers

o   Site Managers and Supervisors

o   Technical and trade staff

o   Administrative and finance personnel

•                              Develop and implement organisational structure, reporting lines, and performance management systems

•                              Oversee workforce planning, recruitment strategy, and leadership development

6. Contractual, Legal & Compliance Oversight

•                              Ensure full compliance with:

o   New Zealand Building Code

o   Health and Safety at Work Act

o   Employment legislation

o   Contractual obligations

•                              Oversee contract negotiation, risk allocation, and dispute resolution

•                              Manage high-level legal and contractual risks across projects

7. Stakeholder & External Relationship Management

•                              Represent the company in dealings with:

o   Clients and developers

o   Subcontractors and suppliers

o   Local councils and regulatory authorities

•                              Lead high-level negotiations and maintain long-term strategic partnerships

8. Procurement & Supply Chain Governance

•                              Oversee procurement strategy across all projects

•                              Approve key supplier and subcontractor engagements

•                              Ensure cost-effective sourcing and supply chain reliability

9. Systems, Process & Business Transformation

•                              Drive implementation of operational systems, reporting frameworks, and digital tools to enhance efficiency and transparency

•                              Lead continuous improvement initiatives across:

o   Project delivery

o   Resource utilisation

o   Cost efficiency

10. Risk Management & Business Continuity

•                              Identify and manage operational, financial, and strategic risks

•                              Develop and implement mitigation strategies

•                              Ensure business continuity across all operations

Requirements

•           Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Management, or related field

•           Minimum 5 years of senior management experience in construction, infrastructure, or project-based industries

•           Strong leadership and organisational capability

•           Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale projects

•           Strong financial and commercial acumen

•           Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills