Asphalt Paving Project Manager

Higgins; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand is seeking a Project Manager with experience in asphalt paving to join their Green Team in Tauranga. The role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and career development opportunities within a supportive team environment. Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree and relevant project management experience, along with a strong focus on health and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary + vehicle

Ongoing training and development

Access to Fletcher’s Building Benefits Programme

Market-leading parental leave policy

Subsidised medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Manager on asphalt paving projects is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of aggregates and surfacing materials.
• Full clean Class 1 New Zealand Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Manage asphalt paving projects with a focus on cost control and quality outcomes.
• Ensure health and safety for yourself and colleagues.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Client focus

Cost control

Quality outcomes

Health and safety

Self-motivated

Education

Civil Engineering Degree or similar

Job description

Description

We have an opportunity available for a Project Manager experienced in asphalt paving to join our Green Team in Tauranga.

You may be an experienced Project Manager or just starting out in your career in Project Management, but with dirt on your boots when it comes to all things asphalt paving. You will have an enthusiasm for being part of a team of open-minded, collaborative professionals who enjoy sharing their knowledge.

Come Join The Green Team

1. Competitive salary + vehicle
2. Join a supportive team that treats each other like Whānau
3. Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals
4. Career development – opportunities to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses
5. Access to Fletcher’s Building Benefits Programme, including:
   • Market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events.
   • FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds
   • A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, and Samsung.
   • Brand new PPE gear (personal protective equipment)

What You’ll Bring To The Role

1. Civil Engineering Degree or similar
2. Prior experience as a Project Engineer or Manager on asphalt paving projects is essential
3. A strong focus on clients and relationships
4. A strong focus on cost control and quality outcomes
5. In-depth knowledge of aggregates, surfacing (hot mix and chip-sealing) with a technical understanding of these materials and their applications
6. Understanding of the Construction Contracts Act and the knowledge to apply NZS3910 is desirable
7. Full clean Class 1 New Zealand Driver’s License
8. Strong focus on health and safety, not just for yourself but for colleagues and the public
9. Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to think independently

About Higgins

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, a competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

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!

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

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.