Project Manager

Fletcher Building Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Higgins, in partnership with Fletcher Construction, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Waikato team and deliver road construction projects across the region from planning through to completion.

You will own project delivery, build strong client relationships, and lead teams with a focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Experience delivering road construction or civil infrastructure projects across full lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage multiple operations with on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Strong commercial capability including pricing and managing projects valued at $10M+.
• Leadership skills to build capable, engaged teams.
• A practical approach to health and safety with prevention mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage road construction projects from planning and programming to handover.
• Coordinate multiple operations to deliver safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, programme performance and commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Lead and support project teams with clear direction and expectations.
• Promote a health, safety, quality and environmental culture where incidents are preventable.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Health & safety focus

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Waikato team and help deliver road construction projects across the region.

This is an opportunity to step into a growing part of the business, leading construction projects from planning through to completion while working alongside experienced operational teams. You'll take ownership of project delivery, build strong client relationships, and play an important role in developing a team that is focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

For the right person, this role offers genuine opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility, and long-term career growth within Higgins.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage road construction projects through all stages of delivery, from planning and programming to handover
• Coordinate multiple construction operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, programme performance, and commercial outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Lead and support project teams, providing direction, coaching, and clear expectations
• Promote a strong health, safety, quality, and environmental culture where every incident is considered preventable

What You'll Bring to the Role

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Experience managing road construction or civil infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle
• Proven ability to manage multiple operations while delivering quality outcomes on time and within budget
• Strong commercial capability, including experience pricing and managing projects valued at $10M+
• Leadership skills that enable you to build capable, engaged, and high-performing teams
• A practical approach to health and safety, with a genuine belief that every incident can be prevented

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.

We're with you on the road ahead

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.