Sam Tolich
Sam Tolich is a highly experienced Development and Construction Manager with over 23 years in the building industry — including two decades as a Site Manager. Working as an independent consultant, Sam supports developers across New Zealand to plan, manage, and deliver complex residential and multi-unit projects with confidence.
His career spans education, heavy commercial, and high-end residential sectors, with a proven track record managing multi-dwelling developments across urban and regional sites. Sam’s on-the-ground leadership is matched by a strategic approach to feasibility, consent navigation, subcontractor management, and build execution.
Licensed as an LBP since 2012, Sam combines practical construction knowledge with robust project oversight, ensuring every stage is delivered to high standards of quality, safety, and compliance. From modular construction and civil works to full-scale subdivisions, Sam brings structure, problem-solving, and precision to every project he leads.
Championing smarter, faster, future-focused construction.
Services
Client-Side Project Leadership
Sam acts as a trusted client-side Project Manager, representing the developer’s interests at every stage of the build. He provides end-to-end oversight — from early-stage planning, procurement, and budgeting through to contractor coordination, compliance, and delivery. With a calm, solutions-focused approach, Sam ensures that stakeholders are aligned, risks are mitigated, and projects stay on track, on time, and on budget.
Off-Site Build Expertise
With a firm belief that off-site and modular construction is key to scaling residential development in New Zealand, Sam brings proven capability in coordinating modular and off-site build systems. Managing the critical interfaces between civil works, transport logistics, site preparation, and installation — ensuring timelines align, services are coordinated, and compliance is maintained across all phases. His practical approach and technical understanding help reduce risk, compress build schedules, and streamline project delivery for developers and civil partners alike.
Compliance & Commercial Controls
Sam brings meticulous attention to the commercial and compliance side of construction delivery — from detailed estimations and cost tracking to document control and program management. Overseeing BOQs, scheduling of quantities, construction timelines, and budget adherence with precision, ensuring every element of the build is backed by clear reporting and accountable processes. With a strong understanding of New Zealand Building Code requirements and council standards, Sam keeps projects audit-ready, compliant, and commercially sound from the ground up.
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