Senior Civil Projects Manager – Bridges & Water Infra

Fulton Hogan; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Life insurance

KiwiSaver 7%

Parental leave top-up

Training & progression

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across a strong pipeline of heavy civil infrastructure in the South Island, starting with the Amberley wind farm project. The role focuses on civil structures, reinforced concrete, and bridge-style works, with opportunities to work on water infrastructure as the pipeline grows.

You’ll oversee multi-front delivery, subcontractor coordination, budgets, and risk management while maintaining a strong health, safety, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects in a Project Manager role.
• Strong background in civil structures, bridges, reinforced concrete, and similar infrastructure work.
• Willingness to travel across the South Island, including Picton, Wanaka, Timaru, and beyond Christchurch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex heavy civil and structures projects across the South Island pipeline.
• Support delivery on the Amberley wind farm project while shaping future opportunities.
• Plan and coordinate structural, civil, logistics, and subcontractor activities across multiple work fronts.
• Oversee programme, budget, forecasting, cost control and risk management.
• Lead with a strong health, safety, and environmental focus.
• Demonstrate proven experience delivering large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects in a Project Manager role.
• Drive logistics management and coordination across dynamic site environments.
• Possess interest or experience in water infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Job description

Fulton Hogan is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across a strong pipeline of heavy civil infrastructure in the South Island, starting with the Amberley wind farm project. The role focuses on civil structures, reinforced concrete, and bridge-style works, with opportunities to work on water infrastructure as the pipeline grows.

You’ll oversee multi-front delivery, subcontractor coordination, budgets, and risk management while maintaining a strong health, safety, and