Mechanical Project Manager

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

We’re growing our Mechanical Engineering team and looking for Intermediate to Senior Project Managers to lead complex, high-impact mechanical projects, based in Auckland.

Our projects span across water and wastewater, industrial services, and process infrastructure sectors, with strong integration between mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and controls disciplines. This is meaningful work with a team that backs good ideas, values straight-up communication, and knows how to deliver when it counts.

In this role, you will lead and deliver mechanical engineering projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Working closely with electrical and civil teams to deliver complex, integrated solutions. We’re interested in people from high-complexity industrial and Civil environments who are confident managing multidisciplinary systems.

Core Focus Areas:

Mechanical Delivery | Project Programming | Financial Control | Health & Safety Leadership | NZS3910

In addition to the above you will:

• 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

We’re looking for someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Civil or Electrical considered where strong mechanical exposure exists).

• Minimum 3+ years’ in Project Manager level delivering mechanical scope in water, wastewater, industrial, oil & gas, or process infrastructure OR transferable experience from comparable complex mechanical/operations environments.

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects or operational lines.

• Experience with project programming tools (e.g., MS Project, CCS preferrable).

• Strong understanding of NZS 3910 processes: claims, variations, delays, formal notices.

• Strong financial acumen: cost tracking, forecasting, claims, variations.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong technical knowledge, commissioning and operational completion.

• Demonstrated commitment to leadership in Health & Safety.

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company vehicle

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support, family scholarships

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers + additional fuel discount card

• Medical insurance (an eligibility period applies)

• Life insurance 

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.  

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, we’re here to do Good Work that matters. We’re open, friendly, and forward moving. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ideas can come from anywhere. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.

Our Mechanical Engineering Division delivers important work that helps build, maintain, and improve the infrastructure communities rely on. It’s serious work, done by good people who back each other, push for better, and know how to switch on when it matters.

How to apply

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter telling us which level you’re applying for and what you’d bring to the role. Please include project examples in your CV of work you have led and commissioned.