Civil Construction Project Manager
Fulton Hogan Limited
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The Fulton Hogan Life
Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values - Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership - and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.
Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family
We're looking for an experienced Civil Construction Project Manager to oversee Civil projects in the Waikato region. This pivotal role involves managing and leading project delivery to ensure work is completed profitably, compliantly, and efficiently. You'll enjoy variety and challenge while having the opportunity to make a significant impact. The role requires excellence in people leadership and staff development, managing important stakeholder relationships, and taking responsibility for both operational and financial outcomes.
In addition to the above you will:
- Set project estimates for resource use and cost, manage the project to meet or exceed margins / profit
- Ensure jobs are carried out to job specifications, company policies and relevant legislation, codes and regulations
- Maintain customer / client relationships and find innovative ways to add value to our customers and meet expectations
- Subcontractor and Supplier Management
- Prepare a specific programme to achieve the construction dates and milestones
- Lead and champion Fulton Hogan best practices, work procedures, health and safety, environment and quality procedures, customer relationship management on all projects
We're looking for someone with:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in managing the delivery of projects in the Civil Construction industry
- Holds relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor or Engineering) or equivalent practical experience
- NZ Citizen or NZ Resident
- Full class 1 driver's licence
- Proven client building relationship and management experience
- Strong financial management acumen
- Solid experience with job pricing including materials, labour and plant and associated margin / profit calculations
- Knowledge of underlying engineering principles that represent good practice with NZ Civil
- Familiar with NZS 3910, Construction Contracts Act, NEC Contracts, Working towards CCS training as Project Management tool
- Competent users of Word, Excel and Project
Good Work equals Good Benefits
- Company vehicle provided in this position.
- KiwiSaver employer contributions.
- Fuel discount card.
- Family scholarships.
- Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities.
- Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.
- Medical insurance.
- Life insurance.
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.
Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our growing industry.
Applications close 22 January 2026. Please apply via our portal; email applications will not be considered.
Applicants must have work rights in New Zealand.
Please note our shutdown period is from 23 December 2025 - 12 January 2026. We will make contact with you upon re-opening.
Application details
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Fulton Hogan Limited
At Fulton Hogan we build and maintain infrastructure that improves the quality of life across New Zealand and Australia. Everything from roads and bridges, to energy, water and communication. We work hard because it matters. We’re proud of our achievements, and excited about our future, because the only way we’re going is forward. And we’re committed to ensuring the work we do today will make a real difference to the lives of our people and customers, the communities they call home, and the world we live in, tomorrow.
As we evolve responsibly, we always look out for each other and strive to do the right thing. By collaborating we build meaningful and lasting relationships. It’s this attitude – and our willingness to roll up our sleeves and give anything a crack – that has taken us from humble beginnings to progressive, proactive industry leaders, open to new ideas and new ways of doing things. We believe everyone should be given opportunities; to be safe, to be encouraged, to grow and to be the best they can be.
Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities. If this sounds like you, get in touch!
