Construction Programmer

About the role

Apollo Projects, a national design and build commercial construction company, is looking for an experienced Construction Programmer to join its Christchurch or Auckland-based teams. This is a newly created role reporting to the GM Construction, providing dedicated programming expertise across preconstruction and active projects. During preconstruction you develop concept, feasibility and construction programmes; once projects enter construction you provide programme review, guidance, audit support and specialist advice, while Project Managers keep day-to-day programme management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop concept, feasibility, DFR and construction programmes during preconstruction
• Prepare initial construction programmes for newly signed contracts and support a smooth handover to project teams
• Work across Preconstruction, Construction, Commercial and Estimating to capture programme assumptions, risks, procurement lead times and design milestones
• Review and audit construction programmes and project look-ahead programmes
• Help project teams identify delays, float movement, critical path impacts and recovery options
• Provide programme support for Extension of Time claims, delay notices and programme-related contractual matters
• Promote consistent MS Project standards, templates and programming principles
• Coach Project Managers, Site Managers and other team members to build internal programming capability

Required profile

• Strong construction industry experience, ideally from site management, project management or a similar delivery role
• Proven experience developing construction programmes in early, feasibility or preconstruction stages
• Ability to challenge assumptions constructively, explain risks clearly and influence without taking over accountability
• Commercial awareness of delay notices, EOT processes and programme evidence
• Ability to balance competing priorities across multiple projects and build relationships across project, site, Commercial and Preconstruction teams
• A relevant qualification in construction management, project management, engineering or a related discipline is an advantage, as is design and build experience, Primavera experience or prior coaching of construction teams in programming

Required skills

• Advanced MS Project skills
• Understanding of construction sequencing, staging, methodology, procurement lead times, design milestones and critical path
• Experience reviewing programme logic, look-ahead programmes, delay impacts and recovery options

What we offer

• Competitive salary reflective of skills and experience
• Southern Cross Health Insurance for yourself, with discounted rates for your immediate family
• Flexi-hours and one work-from-home day
• Regular staff events such as quiz nights and themed dress-up days
• Development opportunities and company accommodation in Blenheim
• Company-funded office parking