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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Bay of Plenty
Job Reference
38097
Posted Date
26-Sep-2024
Closing Date
25-Oct-2024

Description

We have an opportunity available for an experienced Project Manager to join the Higgins Bay of Plenty team based at our Tauranga branch. 
 
Come join the Green Team:
  • Competitive salary + vehicle  
  • Work alongside an experienced leader with a wealth of industry knowledge 
  • Career development – opportunities to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses
  • Access to Fletchers Building Benefits Programme, including: 
    • A brand-new 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.

What you will bring to the role:
  • Civil Engineering Diploma, Degree or similar
  • Prior experience as a Project Manager on road construction and asphalt paving projects is essential 
  • Estimating experience is highly sought after
  • Operational management - planning, resource allocation and coordination
  • Financial management, track record in running successful projects, being accountable for P&L, budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, reconciliation, reporting
  • Strong client management capability with a strong focus on client relationships 
  • Understanding of the Construction Contracts Act and the knowledge to apply NZS3910 is desirable
  • 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 dependents.

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

We welcome your individuality. We are enriched by so many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger.