Traffic Operations Manager - - 41592 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Our business is in a growth phase and we have a number of exciting projects underway including Christchurch City Council Southern Maintenance Contract.

This is a senior role with massive potential for growth. With your extensive industry knowledge, local connections and client relationship capabilities you will have the opportunity to shape our growing footprint within the region.

Role Responsibilities:

• Planning, resourcing, and effective delivery of all workload for the Traffic Management division

• Lead a team of Traffic Management Operatives and STMS staff (internal and external)

• Assist in the management aspects of financial performance for the division including cost management, monthly reporting and analysis (results / profit & loss)

• Produce PO’s and review invoices

• Strong focus on health and safety – not just your own, but your colleagues and the public

• Competent computer skills to undertake your responsibilities effectively

• Business Development to support future growth of the division

• Supporting talent attraction and retention strategies to help grow Higgins self-perform capability

What you will bring to the role:

• You will have a solid background in Traffic Management on roading projects within New Zealand, including knowledge of NZTA’s processes and procedures

• TTM planning understanding highly sought after

• STMS Qualifications – Category A & B

• Understanding of NZGTTM and its application

• Strong knowledge of the Christchurch market is highly sought after

• Understanding of job pricing including materials, labour and plant and associated margin / profit calculations

• Excellent people skills – you will enjoy leading a team or be ready to the next step up in your career

• Prior experience managing internal and external customers

• Strong project planning experience

• A high level of knowledge and commitment to operational health and safety best practice

Why Higgins?

At Higgins, we celebrate the good stuff, care for each other, and strive for growth. You’ll be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your development.

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. 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!

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.