Contracting Divisional Manager

JobSpace; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave top-up

Training and progression

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Dunedin is seeking a Contracting Divisional Manager to lead our Contracting Projects and Rail Departments. You will oversee multiple functional areas, coordinate senior project managers, engineers, surveyors, and subcontractors, and ensure delivery of budgets, timeframes and KPIs.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent, 10+ years contracting experience (KiwiRail a plus), strong leadership and a proven ability to win work, manage safety and quality

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or significant industry experience.
• Proven experience in pricing, tendering and winning work.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Knowledge of NZ health and safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual budgets and work programmes for the departments and ensure delivery.
• Foster a strong safety, environmental and quality culture across teams.
• Oversee pricing, tendering and securing forward work with bid writer support.
• Build and maintain client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure efficient deployment of people and resources to meet expectations.
• Prepare comprehensive contract reports and claims on time.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Tendering

HSE knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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We're looking for a Contracting Divisional Manager to lead our Contracting Projects and Rail Departments in Dunedin. The Contracting Divisional Manager is accountable for overall leadership and performance of both departments, ensuring business and project outcomes are achieved.

About the role

You will oversee multiple functional areas (including regional and maintenance projects, excavation, pavement construction, safety improvements, utilities, surfacing and rail), and coordinate all senior project managers, project managers, engineers, surveyors, supervisors, site foremen, employees, plant resources and subcontractors across a mix of large and smaller projects. All aspects of the role are guided by, and aligned with, our company values.

Key responsibilities

• Develop annual budgets and work programmes for the departments and ensure they are delivered within agreed business timeframes, standards and KPIs.
• Develop, maintain and lead an outstanding safety, environmental and quality culture in the Contracting and Rail teams. Ensure staff are trained appropriately to undertake all work safely and competently. Develop an annual training and competency assessment programme that ensures we have a great Contracting and Rail team to service this business in the future.
• Oversee the pricing, tendering and securing of forward work to ensure the departments meet or exceed budget targets. Work closely with our bid writer to submit well throughout and industry leading tender submissions.
• Build and maintain honest and collaborative relationships with our client and all stakeholder groups.
• Overseeing the efficient and effective deployment of people and resources to deliver on client expectations and business obligations.
• Ensure contract reports and claims are comprehensive, accurate and delivered on time.

We're looking for someone with

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or significant industry experience.
• At least 10 years' experience within a contracting environment, including experience working with KiwiRail.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Proven experience in pricing, tendering and winning work, a demonstrated understanding of government and local government procurement processes.
• Strong and proven leadership skills. Ability to develop a strong safety and quality culture in a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand health and safety and environmental standards and regulations.
• Strong commercial and budget management skills. Have a good understanding of a profit and loss reporting and work in progress accounting.

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You'll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return-to-work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.