Senior Mechanical Project Manager – Water & Industrial Infra

Fulton Hogan; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up payment with add

Ongoing training and development, and路

Great discounts at retailers + fuel

Medical insurance (eligibility)

Life insurance

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Canterbury is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex mechanical projects across water, wastewater, and industrial sectors. You will work with electrical and civil teams to deliver integrated solutions, drive H&S leadership, and manage procurement, scheduling, cost control, and handover documentation.

The role suits someone with a strong civil/mechanical background, NZS 3910 / NZS3916 familiarity, and a track record of multi-project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (Civil considered where strong mechanical exposure exists).
• Minimum 3+ years experience delivering across mechanical/civil projects.
• Strong understanding of NZS 3910 / NZS3916 processes: claims, variations, delays, formal notices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of mechanical projects, guiding engineers and site teams through procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Manage programmes, sequencing, methodologies, and look-ahead schedules to keep work safe, efficient, and on track.
• Oversee procurement planning, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning activities across assigned projects.
• Keep a clear grip on cost to complete, forecasting, and procurement planning, making smart decisions that protect value for money and keep projects moving.
• Provide clear project reporting, forecasting, and commercial oversight, using your working knowledge of NZS 3910 requirements and project communication processes.
• Drive practical solutions to technical and delivery issues, reducing disruption and keeping projects on track.
• Lead quality assurance requirements, including QA documentation, ITPs, FAT/SAT, commissioning plans, and completion records.
• Review and approve vendor documentation, specifications, installation procedures, shop drawings, and project records.
• Ensure mechanical completion, as-built information, O&M manuals, and client handover documentation are accurate, complete, and aligned to requirements.
• Drive Fulton Hogan’s health and safety expectations, making sure all work is planned and delivered in line with legislation, internal procedures, and project-specific requirements.
• Lead risk reviews, SWMS development, and site health and safety leadership activities to support compliance with relevant New Zealand standards, codes, and industry guidelines

Skills

Project management

MS Project

CCS

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Health & Safety leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

CCS

Job description

Fulton Hogan in Canterbury is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex mechanical projects across water, wastewater, and industrial sectors. You will work with electrical and civil teams to deliver integrated solutions, drive H&S leadership, and manage procurement, scheduling, cost control, and handover documentation.

The role suits someone with a strong civil/mechanical background, NZS 3910 / NZS3916 familiarity, and a track record of multi-project delivery.