Construction Operations Manager

Higgins; Whanganui; Vor Ort; NZD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

KiwiSaver employer contribution 4%

Relocation support

In-house training and leadership开发

Zusammenfassung

Higgins is seeking an experienced Construction Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day construction operations across all projects in the Manawatū region. You’ll coordinate plant and labour to keep work safe, well planned, productive and on budget, while working closely with supervisors and foremen.

Requirements include a relevant engineering/highway technology degree and at least 10 years of experience managing people, plant and resources.

Qualifikationen

• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or highway technology.
• At least 10 years' experience managing people, plant and operational resources.
• Strong construction industry knowledge and construction project management experience.
• Experience managing plant utilisation, maintenance requirements and costs.
• Strong planning skills across work programmes, budgets, resources and site activities.
• Clear communication skills and a practical approach to leading teams and solving problems.

Aufgaben

• Plan labour, plant, trucking, equipment and material requirements.
• Support Project Managers to ensure projects meet productivity and resource requirements.
• Monitor and report on plant and labour utilization across the Construction Division.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

People management

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting

Problem solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Highway technology qualification

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Construction Operations Manager, reporting the Regional Construction Manager, to take ownership of day-to-day construction operations across all construction projects in the Manawatū region. You’ll coordinate and allocate plant and labour to projects while working closely with supervisors and foremen to keep work safe, well planned, productive and on budget.

Lead and support Supervisors, Forepersons and construction crews

• Plan labour, plant, trucking, equipment and material requirements
• Support Project Managers to ensure projects meet productivity and resource requirements
• Monitor and report on plant and labour utilization across the Construction Division

About You

• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or highway technology
• At least 10 years' experience managing people, plant and operational resources
• Strong construction industry knowledge and construction project management experience
• Experience managing plant utilisation, maintenance requirements and costs
• Strong planning skills across work programmes, budgets, resources and site activities
• Clear communication skills and a practical approach to leading teams and solving problems

A current Class 1 driver licence is required. You’ll also be comfortable using project management software and Microsoft Office.

What’s On Offer

• 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.

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!

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.