Construction Manager

Higgins; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

KiwiSaver match 4%

In-house technical training

Leadership development programs

Career opportunities across Higgins & 

Retail benefits

Job summary

Higgins is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and grow our Waikato civil construction business from Hamilton, reporting to the Regional Manager. You will oversee the delivery of major capital works and civil projects while driving commercial performance, client relationships, business development and operational delivery across the region.

This senior leadership role offers a competitive salary package with relocation support, KiwiSaver employer contributions, in-house technical

Qualifications

• Extensive proven experience in a similar type of role with a focus on capital works.
• Understanding of technical, contractual and financial requirements in construction and maintenance contracts.
• Experience in tendering and commercial, budgeting, management of P&L and cost control.
• Strong business acumen and business development capability.
• Civil Engineering Degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Waikato civil construction business from Hamilton.
• Oversee delivery of major capital works and civil projects.
• Drive commercial performance, client relationships, business development and operational delivery across the region.
• Lead a large construction team and report to the Regional Manager.

Skills

Extensive experience

Contractual knowledge

Tendering

Budgeting

P&L management

Business acumen

Business development

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead and grow our Waikato civil construction business.

Based in Hamilton and reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be a key member of the regional leadership team with responsibility for leading a large construction team.

You will oversee the delivery of major capital works and civil construction projects, while leading commercial performance, client relationships, business development, and operational delivery across the region.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Extensive proven experience in a similar type of role, with a key focus on capital works
• Understanding of the technical, contractual and financial requirements involved in construction and maintenance contracts
• Experience in tendering and commercial as well as budgeting, management of P&L and cost control
• Strong business acumen & business development capability
• Civil Engineering Degree desirable
• Proven track record in coaching and mentoring teams, communication and relationship management skills

What's On Offer

• Senior leadership opportunity
• Competitive salary package, with 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
• A range of retail benefits for you and your family to enjoy

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

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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 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.