Asphalt Department Manager

At Fulton Hogan, strong leadership is an important part of being a successful and enduring infrastructure business. For the past 90 years, our leaders, both at Board and Executive level, have provided governance and direction so that together we deliver the best strategic outcomes for our business we can achieve our vision of creating, connecting, and caring for communities.

We are looking for a leader driven by a passion for high performance, collaboration and fostering strong relationships with employees across the business. Our culture thrives on our Real values - Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude and Leadership. Our employees live by these values through the work they do, every day, as one team.

The opportunity: As a Department Manager you are responsible for a single functional department within a division. This role is for the management of the Bay of Plenty Asphalt Department.

You will coordinate all on site-forepersons, employees, plant resources and subcontractor teams. You could be involved in large projects in scope and size or multiple smaller projects.

In addition to the above you will:

• Create, manage, and deliver annual financial budgets
• Assist Divisional Manager with preparation of larger tenders, quotes and estimates
• Oversee contractual procedures for managing changes to scope of work for direct work and sub-contractor agreements
• Work closely with internal and external customers to deliver complex programs and deliver all contracts to their respective due dates for completion
• Forward planning, organising, and ordering of contract subbies, survey, materials, plant, and people
• Ensure your team are provided with leadership and guidance to maximise performance
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers and other key stakeholders
• Provide technical advice and support to direct reports and peers
• Ensure safety, environment and quality process are followed by the team

To be successful in this role, you will:

• BE or NZCE or significant industry experience (Diploma in engineering or relevant industry)
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Fluent in Microsoft office suite including MS Project

You will be a supportive and collaborative leader with a passion for developing and growing talent. You will have strong financial and business acumen.

To ensure our employees are well looked after, we offer a suite of benefits such as:

• Company vehicle provided in this position
• 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, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

Creating, Connecting, and caring for the community Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills, and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Do not delay! Apply now.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.