Senior Project Manager | Asphalt - - 38097 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Senior Project Manager | Asphalt Paving

Higgins | Mount Maunganui

About the Role:

This is a senior role within our Asphalt Paving Division, responsible for winning and delivering paving projects across the region. You will manage multiple projects end to end, balance commercial outcomes with safe delivery, and support the growth and capability of your team.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead tendering, pricing reviews, and project handover for asphalt paving contracts
Own delivery of multiple projects, from planning through to final account
Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost to complete reporting with accuracy
Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
Guide and support a team of Engineers and Supervisors
Ensure quality, safety, and environmental requirements are met on all sites

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

You’ll bring practical leadership experience delivering paving projects, with the confidence to manage risk, people, and commercial outcomes at the same time.

You’ll bring:

A qualification in construction management, engineering, or similar, or extensive equivalent experience
Proven experience leading asphalt or civil infrastructure projects in New Zealand or comparable markets
Sound knowledge of contract management, pricing, and cost control
A collaborative leadership style with experience coaching project teams
Commitment to health, safety, and quality on every project
Understanding of the Construction Contracts Act and the knowledge to apply NZS3910
A full clean Class 1 driver licence or equivalent

What’s on offer:

Competitive salary package + vehicle
Relocation support available
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
In-house technical training and leadership development programmes
Career opportunities across Higgins and Fletcher Construction
Discounts with partners including Southern Cross, ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, and Samsung

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

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.