LANDSCAPE Construction Manager

NVL is Nelson Tasman’s largest privately owned Landscape Design and Construction company. Due to high levels of scheduled work, we need a Landscape Construction Manager to support our Commercial Manager with all aspects of NVL operational and construction management activity. This 45 hour p/w role is split between managerial tasks and on site work, and is available for an immediate start.

Key Tasks:

  • Organise site crews and brief Foremen on expected daily outcomes.

  • Communicate on-site progress, risks, delays and out of scope requests to Management.

  • Oversee project budgets and take all steps to maximise profit and mitigate loss.

  • Work with NV Design’s Landscape Architect implementing landscape plans to design specifications.

  • Ensure excellent HS standards on site.

  • Site quality sign offs at critical project points.

  • Landscape construction tasks.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Extensive landscape construction experience particularly with timber work, paving and machinery use.

  • A high level of technical hardscape skills ensuring top quality finishes.

  • A meticulous approach to coordinating project documentation and costs.

  • Previous site management experience using job management software (WorkflowMax or similar).

  • Ability to foresee project requirements and risks in a dynamic work environment.   

  • A leadership style that supports staff to be their best while confidently addressing staff management tasks.

Benefits:

  • Free Southern Cross medical insurance

  • Free gym membership

  • Industry leading pay

  • A variety of projects around our beautiful region

  • Excellent workplace culture

  • Career progression opportunities.

NVL can offer training on managerial and software tasks to the successful candidate, however senior landscape construction experience and great communication skills are essential.

Our large NVL teams are multi skilled and the best in the trade. To join our team, you will understand the importance of team work and always going the extra mile. NVL generously rewards staff who display these attributes.

To find out more about these vacancies see a role description here, and read our employee stories. Also check out NVL, NV Pools and NV Design on our social media accounts.

Applicants for this position should have a valid driver’s licence and NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
NVL conducts a pre employment drug and alcohol testing programme.

Only applications submitted via TradeMe will be considered.

Please get in contact with office@nvl.co.nz to discuss options.