The Role
Lead end-to-end delivery of the Grassmere wastewater storage tank in Christchurch, planning construction methodologies, managing programme, budget, commercial performance and safety, administering NZS3910 contracts, coordinating teams, suppliers and subcontractors, conducting inspections, and reporting progress to senior stakeholders.
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Mō te tūranga | About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery on a major industrial construction project in Invercargill.
This is varied, hands-on work inside a live operational environment, with phase one focused on civil, drainage, and building modification works, and future stages expected to include mechanical, structural steel, electrical, and commissioning scopes. It’s the kind of role that needs broad construction nous, strong leadership, and someone who knows how to keep moving parts working together.
You’ll be leading a project with real complexity, multiple subcontractors on site, and high expectations around safety, programme, and commercial performance. If you’re a well-rounded Project Manager with a strong heavy civil foundation, particularly around reinforced concrete structures, and you’re comfortable leading in challenging environments, this could be a great next step.
We’re open to candidates based in Invercargill or someone able to work FIFO between Christchurch and Invercargill.
Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex industrial construction project in Invercargill.
- Plan and coordinate civil, drainage, structural, building modification, and specialist subcontract works across the project lifecycle.
- Manage multiple subcontractors on site, building strong relationships while keeping safety, quality, and delivery standards high.
- Oversee programme, budget, forecasting, cost control, and risk management to drive strong commercial outcomes.
- Lead with a strong health, safety, and environmental focus in a live operational site where serious standards matter.
Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with
- Proven experience delivering heavy civil or infrastructure projects, ideally across a broad mix of disciplines rather than one narrow speciality.
- Strong grounding in civil construction, including reinforced concrete structures, with the ability to move into future core civil projects.
- Demonstrated success managing subcontractor-heavy projects with several work fronts operating at once.
- Confident commercial and programme management capability, with a practical approach to solving problems and keeping delivery on track.
- Clear, credible leadership and communication skills, with a strong commitment to safety and experience working in high-risk or operational environments.
He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits
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. You’ll have access to:
- 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, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
- Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.
- Project allowance if traveling to Invercargill for work
Ko wai mātou | About us
At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we work, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward. We’re not big on hierarchy or big egos. We back good people, value good ideas, and work side by side to get the job done.
You’ll join a team that takes the work seriously, not ourselves. The vibe is down to earth and supportive, but when the stakes are high, we switch on. If you want meaningful work, real responsibility, and a team that’s friendly, capable, and up for a challenge, you’ll fit right in.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
If you’re ready to lead a complex project, build momentum, and do Good Work with a team that backs you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.
Skills Required
- 10+ years experience delivering civil construction or infrastructure projects
- Strong New Zealand project delivery experience on complex vertical or horizontal infrastructure
- Proven experience managing civil structures and water retaining structures
- Practical experience administering and delivering projects under NZS3910 contracts
- Relevant engineering qualification (BE, NZCE, or Diploma in Civil Engineering)
- Strong commercial capability including cost control, forecasting, programming and achieving positive outcomes
- Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication
- Proactive, accountable approach with strong focus on safety, quality, and delivery
- Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and insulation scopes
- Experience carrying out safety, environmental, and quality inspections and ensuring compliance
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The Company
What We Do
Fulton Hogan has 90 years experience in the transport, water, energy, mining and land development infrastructure sector in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. We create communities from the ground up, starting with our own network of quarries, complemented by our asphalt, emulsion and precast plants and we pride ourselves on being a family company – one which cares about communities and the people in them, especially our customers, suppliers and our people. Our 10,000+ strong team helps to create, connect, and care for communities; building the roads, ports, airports, infrastructure and property which bring people together
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