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- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- tertiary qualification in civil engineering or construction management
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
Higgins is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Waikato team in Hamilton, New Zealand, to oversee road construction projects region-wide. This position offers a chance to lead construction efforts through all phases, collaborating with skilled operational teams. The role demands ownership of project delivery, cultivating strong client partnerships, and fostering a culture centered on quality, safety, and continual enhancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee road construction projects from initial planning, scheduling, through to final handover stages.
- Coordinate diverse construction activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high-quality results.
- Track budgets, forecasts, programme milestones, and commercial performance throughout projects.
- Develop and sustain robust relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Lead project teams by providing guidance, mentoring, and setting clear performance expectations.
- Champion health, safety, quality, and environmental standards, treating every incident as preventable.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Possess a tertiary degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields.
- Proven experience handling road construction or civil infrastructure projects through their complete lifecycle.
- Capability to manage concurrent operations while ensuring delivery within timelines and budget constraints.
- Strong commercial acumen, including expertise in pricing and administering projects exceeding $10 million.
- Effective leadership skills for creating engaged, competent, and high-achieving teams.
- Commitment to health and safety with a practical mindset that all incidents are avoidable.
What We Offer
- Attractive salary package complemented by relocation assistance.
- Employer contribution to KiwiSaver pension scheme up to 4%.
- Opportunities for in-house technical training and leadership development.
- Long-term career progression across Higgins and Fletcher Construction.
- Access to various retail benefits for employees and their families.
Company Overview
Higgins is a prominent construction and infrastructure organization dedicated to building and maintaining essential civil projects including roads and bridges across New Zealand. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and sustainability while encouraging collaboration, innovation, and employee career growth. Diverse backgrounds are welcomed, recognizing diversity as a strength that enhances the workplace culture.
Additional Information
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the advertisement may be removed prior to the listed closing date. The company encourages applications from all demographic groups, including those who may not meet every single job requirement.