Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, New Zealand Fulton Hogan Full time

Job Posting End Date

March 1, 2024

Job Location

Palmerston North

**Job Description**:
The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our Palmerston North Contracting team. The position will be predominately based in Palmerston North but will have accountability across the Manawatu region, including Whanganui.

In this role you will focus on maximizing the performance of people, plant and fleet to supply on a number of major Civil infrastructure projects across the Manawatu region. You will provide direction and leadership in managing staff and other resources to ensure high performance service delivery of the contracting team. You will also provide high level strategic and operational 'day to day' management support to the Auckland contracting team with a strong focus on developing and implementing service improvements.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following qualifications and experience:

- Minimum 5 years relevant construction experience (including job and project management)
- Understanding of job pricing including materials, labour and plant and associated margin/profit calculations
- Familiar with NZS 3910, Construction Contracts Act, NEC contracts
- Competent user of Work, Excel and Project
- Proactive in driving health and safety and quality with a sound understanding of operational processes
- Excellent problem solving abilities and be able to develop flexible adapts plans to meet business needs
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to be able to deal openly and honestly with issues, including constructively resolving conflict.
- Proven experience in maintaining relationships with clients, subcontractors, and employees, based on honesty, and delivering on promises, a win-win approach to negotiations whilst maintaining a positive and friendly style.
- Ability to lead a team including coaching, development and manage performance
- You will have tenacity and flexibility to operate in strong a competitive tender market
- Develop or support the introduction of new and improved methods, procedures, processes or technologies

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to other benefits such as:

- Job security and opportunities to progress your career
- Opportunities to attend courses and obtain qualifications
- Medical insurance for you and your family from day 1
- Life insurance from day 1
- Increased Kiwisaver contributions after 2 years
- Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers
- Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family

Fulton Hogan Philosophy

Here at Fulton Hogan, we don’t just talk about our REAL Values, we live them too. Our people are the most important part of our business and we’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in our commitment to ensuring the Good Work we do will make a positive difference to the quality of life for our people, our customers and the communities we all call home.

Sound like you?

If you are looking for a role to showcase your skills, build a long lasting legacy, and want to help us build on our Good Work culture, then we want to hear from you.
- We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities._
- We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply_


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