Construction Manager

Fletcher Building Limited; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver matched up to 4%

Competitive remuneration package

Fixed term through to December 2028

Job summary

Higgins is delivering one of New Zealand's largest renewable energy projects in the Dunedin region. The Construction Manager will lead civil works, manage site teams, and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to safety standards.

You will coordinate planning, resources and stakeholders, drive cost controls, and uphold Higgins' values while delivering a nationally significant windfarm project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/masters level civil engineering qualification.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in civil construction.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale earthworks and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major civil construction works across the project.
• Manage site teams, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Drive a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture.
• Plan and coordinate construction programmes and resources.
• Monitor productivity, project milestones, and project performance.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, consent conditions, and quality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Subcontractor management

Construction planning

Budget control

Health & safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Lead the delivery of one of New Zealand's largest renewable energy projects.

Higgins is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join the team delivering the Puke Kapo Hau (PKH) Windfarm Project in the Dunedin region. This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role on a major infrastructure project that will contribute to New Zealand's renewable energy future.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all civil construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and within budget.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the delivery of major civil construction works across the project
• Managing site teams, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Driving a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture
• Planning and coordinating construction programmes and resources
• Monitoring productivity, project milestones, and project performance
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications, consent conditions, and quality requirements

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 15 years' experience within the civil construction industry
• Proven experience delivering large-scale earthworks and infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership and subcontractor management experienceExcellent commercial and financial management skills
• Experience in construction planning, programming, and project delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to safety

Why join Higgins?

• Competitive remuneration package
• Fixed term through to December 2028.
• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant renewable energy project
• Supportive and high-performing project team
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Exhibit the Higgins Core Values, Protect, Be Bold, Customer Leading, Better Together

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.

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 fit for work!