Construction Manager

Due to internal promotion, we have an opportunity available for an experienced Construction Manager to join our Green Team in the beautiful Hawkes Bay.

Reporting to our Region Manager, you will be based at our Napier branch office and be a strategic part of our senior leadership team. You will be overseeing our civil construction division focusing on civil construction, transportation and three waters projects This is a senior role with massive potential for growth. By leading relationships with our clients, you will have the opportunity to shape our growing footprint within the region.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Proven track record in coaching and mentoring teams, communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a high performing team, set direction and cast vision
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and subcontractors
• Understanding of the technical, contractual and financial requirements involved in construction and maintenance contracts
• Experience in tendering and commercial as well as budgeting, management of P&L and cost control
• Extensive proven experience in a similar type of role
• Civil Engineering Degree desirable

Come join the Green Team:

• Be part of the senior leadership team for Hawkes Bay
• Manage a team and help them reach their career goals
• Join a supportive and passionate team and work alongside other experienced professionals
• Competitive salary package and vehicle
• Access to Fletchers Benefits Programme, including discounted health insurance, family scholarship & share scheme along with multi-business discounts for you and your family to enjoy
• Career progression available

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, 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 nga rori, kia haumaru ai nga 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.