Operations Manager - Construction

JobSpace; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Parental leave top-up

Career development

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking an Operations Manager – Construction to lead the safe, efficient delivery of projects across Central Otago and beyond. You will supervise operational teams, coordinate resources, and drive continuous improvement while upholding the company’s REAL values—Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude and Leadership.

You will manage multiple sites, foster strong client relationships, and ensure safety, quality and environmental performance across all activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading construction operations or large‑scale project delivery.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent planning, resource and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of construction projects across multiple sites within the region.
• Coordinate crews, plant, equipment, materials and subcontractors to meet programme targets safely.
• Plan and sequence work activities to deliver productivity and quality outcomes for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Operational planning

Resource management

Safety excellence

Team development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

We're looking for an Operations Manager – Construction to join our Construction team in Central Otago. You'll lead the safe and efficient delivery of construction operations, coordinate people, plant and resources across multiple projects, and provide strong leadership to operational teams. Your work will help us deliver high-quality infrastructure projects while maintaining exceptional safety, productivity and client outcomes.

About the role

As our Operations Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in overseeing the day-to-day delivery of construction projects across the region. Working across multiple sites, you'll lead operational teams, manage resources, support project delivery, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

This is a hands‑on leadership position where you'll drive safety, performance, quality outcomes and continuous improvement while ensuring Fulton Hogan's REAL values are lived every day.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of construction projects and work programmes across the region.
• Coordinate crews, plant, equipment, materials and subcontractors to achieve programme targets safely and efficiently.
• Plan and sequence work activities to deliver productivity, quality and client outcomes.
• Coach, develop and support supervisors, foremen and operational teams to foster a high-performance culture.
• Monitor project progress, manage operational challenges and optimise resource utilisation across projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

We're looking for someone with

• Proven experience leading construction operations, civil construction teams, or large‑scale project delivery environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
• Excellent operational planning, resource management and problem‑solving abilities.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Experience managing plant, people, subcontractors and competing operational priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• A proactive, practical approach with a \"can-do\" attitude and focus on continuous improvement.
• A genuine alignment with Fulton Hogan's REAL values of Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude and Leadership.

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.

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.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.