Jeffery Construction is looking for a highly experienced and organizationally talented project lead for a unique project in 2026.

The project is of the architectural nature and comprises of complex design features and design-build components. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years carpentry experience with a minimum of 7-8 years in management roles within the residential construction industry.

The role will be mainly site-based, with some time spent at our HQ in Grey Lynn for progress meetings and wider project coordination tasks for the projects they are working on. We form a collaborative approach in managing projects as a company.

The successful candidate will have had ample previous experience leading teams of 15 or more site based carpenters and subcontractors, have experience in the use of time management software and have the ability to adapt and problem solve under pressure.

You will take pride in driving structure, organization and processes across your team, and in delivering high quality projects on time and within budget.

As part of joining the Jeffery Construction team you will be a part of:

• Varied and busy, exciting residential & commercial projects throughout Auckland central & surrounding suburbs.

• Opportunities for self-growth and development using project management and costing systems along with necessary support from the wider team.

• Client and designer facing, further building your relationships within the industry.

• Reporting directly to company Director and CFO 

• Highly competitive remuneration

• Quarterly social club

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 15 years carpentry experience. 

• A minimum of 7-8 years site management experience.

• NZQA trade qualified in carpentry. 

• Current LBP. 

• A commitment to being reliable and well presented.

• A full NZ drivers license.

• Strong computer, verbal, and written communication skills

• The ability to lead a larger team

• The legal right to work in NZ

As part of your remuneration, you will be provided with a high-end commercial company vehicle, fuel allowance, mobile phone allowance, and the necessary technology to carry out your work.

You will have the choice of pay structure for either:

1. Contract based

2. Waged employee

or

1. Salaried employee

The role will be subject to a 90 day trial period. Additionally, we will need to verify your previous employment and experience with solid references, please provide these with your CV's at the outset.

Please email your CV's and relevant info to work@jefferyconstruction.co.nz