Water Construction Coordinator - Wanganui - ref. d06334919
Wanganui
Why join us?
We’re proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We’re also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment.
- Make a Difference: Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positively impacts our community
- Learning and Development Opportunities: Take your career to new heights with Learning and Development opportunities within Palmerston North City Council.
- Benefits: We do more than just pay you a salary too. We have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave
About the role
Based out of the Depot, you will be responsible for supervision of a team permanent staff on a daily basis, plus contractors and sub-contractors as necessary. You will also ensure that consistent direction and technical standards are achieved and will involve working alongside the teams when undertaking particularly difficult or demanding work.
Your focus in this role will be:- Daily liaison with Team Leader, Delivery Officer, Job Co-ordinators and other staff including provision of engineering advice.
- Working with the Team leader in planning and organising of work including obtaining of all necessary permits and approvals, traffic management plans, material and sub-contract prices, purchasing or hire of resources, * programming of work and supervision of construction.
- Interpretation of plans and specifications and assistance with onsite mark outs.
- Assist in staff training.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have minimum of 5 years water construction experience. A Class 4 (or above) drivers’ licence is essential as this role will involve operating heavy machinery and working on sites across Palmerston North and W, T, R endorsements are also an advantage.
In addition, you will have:- A sound working knowledge of Contract Administration and supervision of construction works.
- Previous experience with plant and equipment and active experience in the Civil Works field.
- A full working knowledge of contracting and construction methods and standards is essential.
- Proven ability in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- The ability to gain cooperation from and provide assistance to staff at all levels within the organisation in order to meet the various deadlines.
- Experience at supervising and organising staff on a daily basis
About us
Palmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city. With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments!We’re proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We’re also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment.
Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive.
What we offer:- Competitive hourly rate between $37.57 and $48.62, with a 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution (where eligible)
- 5 weeks annual leave and a community service day every year
- Additional long service leave after qualifying periods
- Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave, and top-up payments
- Free access to our on-site fitness equipment
- Free annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks every 2 years
- Confidential counselling service
- Waiata group
- Professional memberships and assistance with study leave and fees
- Corporate training and development programmes
- Various wellbeing spaces; we value our employee experience
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.
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