Construction Manager

Higgins; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Higgins, a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for the Bay of Plenty Region. This senior leadership role will involve managing capital projects and overseeing a large team, driving improvement in both project and financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management and a passion for coaching and team development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package + company vehicle

Relocation packages available

In house technical training and leadership development programmes

Access to educational funds for you and your children

Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children

Discounts with various providers

Market-leading parental leave policy

Fletcher Building share scheme options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction management with a focus on capital works.
• Understanding of contractual and financial requirements in construction.
• Proven track record in mentoring teams and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large capital works and minor projects.
• Manage project and contract performance including P&L and cost control.
• Lead and develop a team of 8 direct reports.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Client Liaison

Business Development

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join the Higgins Bay of Plenty Region.

Reporting to our Region Manager, you will be based at our Mount Maunganui branch and play a pivotal role in our senior leadership team. As the leader of our civil construction division, you will oversee large capital works and minor projects.

Your responsibilities will encompass the full spectrum of construction project and contract management including commercial and financial performance, client liaison and work programming.

You will be leading a team of 8 direct reports and a wider team of approximately 70.

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 + company vehicle
• Relocation packages available
• In house technical training and leadership development programmes
• Access to educational funds for you and your children
• Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
• Discounts: Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
• Market-leading parental leave policy
• Fletcher Building share scheme options

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 dependants.

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga

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.