Asphalt Paving Project Manager - - 38097 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We have an opportunity available for a Project Manager experienced in asphalt paving to join our Green Team in Tauranga.

You may be an experienced Project Manager or just starting out in your career in Project Management but with dirt on your boots when it comes to all things asphalt paving. You will have an enthusiasm for being part of a team of open minded, collaborative professionals who enjoy sharing their knowledge.

Come join the Green Team:

Competitive salary + vehicle
Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whānau
Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals
Career development – opportunities to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses
Access to Fletchers Building Benefits Programme, including:

Market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events.
FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds
A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung.
Brand new PPE gear (that’s your own personal protective equipment)

What you’ll bring to the role:

Civil Engineering Degree or similar
Prior experience as a Project Engineer or Manager on Asphalt paving projects is essential
A strong focus on Clients and relationships
A strong focus on cost control and Quality outcomes
In-depth knowledge of aggregates, surfacing (hot mix and chip-sealing) with a technical understanding of these materials and their applications
Understanding of the Construction Contracts Act and the knowledge to apply NZS3910 is desirable
Full clean Class 1 New Zealand Driver’s License
Strong focus on health and safety not just your own but your colleagues and the public
Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to think for yourself

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.