Pavement Foreperson

Te Kowhiringa The Opportunity

Join Downer and play a key role in delivering high-quality pavement construction and maintenance across our Wanganui network.

Were looking for an experienced Forepersonto lead and support our paving crews in the delivery of civil construction works. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll be responsible for planning coordinating and supervising daily activities to ensure work is completed safely efficiently and to a high standard.

No two days are the same youll be working closely with internal teams subcontractors and stakeholders to keep projects moving and standards high while also coaching and developing your crew on the ground.

Your Day to Day will include:

Plan organise and supervise crews to deliver pavement works on time and to specification
Lead and coordinate Downer staff and subcontractors to meet operational and contract requirements
Assign tasks manage priorities and ensure efficient use of labour plant and materials
Monitor site progress and adjust work programmes as required
Complete daily job records (DJRs) documentation and reporting accurately and on time
Identify notify and support the valuation of variations alongside the Project Engineer
Ensure work is set out and agreed prior to crews commencing on site
Maintain accurate daily job diaries and measurement records
Liaise effectively with Supervisors Engineers and internal stakeholders
Support plant utilisation including maintenance planning and minimising downtime
Manage fuel usage and plant costs in line with company protocols
Provide hands-on leadership training and development for crew members
Promote and lead a strong Zero Harm culture across all site activities

Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake Important Skills

Youre a confident hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

Proven experience supervising crews in civil construction or maintenance environments
Strong knowledge of pavement construction and site operations
Ability to lead teams and make decisions in dynamic changing environments
Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing site activities
Strong planning organisational and problem-solving skills
Understanding of productivity cost control and plant/resource utilisation
Good verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and safe work practices
Full NZ drivers licence

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu Why you will enjoy working here

Permanent full-time role with consistent hours
Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing crew
Varied hands-on work across civil construction and pavement activities
Career development and training opportunities within Downer
Strong safety-first culture (Zero Harm)
Employee benefits including discounts and wellbeing support
Supportive and collaborative team environment

Me pēhea te tono How to apply

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your leadership and construction experience. Reference Number : 733936

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement please talk to our team.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our peoples diverse experiences talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.