Bid Manager

Job Description

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 seeking Bid Managers to join our Major Projects and Civil Structures teams in Auckland and Christchurch.

We are currently delivering work ranging from motorway extensions, bridges and wharves to water treatment plants, storage tanks and pipelines.

You will lead and drive winning bids for civil construction projects, be an integral part of our team and manage the complete process from opportunity pursuit through to contract award, ensuring we submit cost-effective bids that meet our customers' needs.

You will win profitable business by meeting customer needs more effectively than our competitors do. Managing a bid for new projects will often require all your focus. At other times you will be developing customer and market insight, positioning us for upcoming opportunities, and working on continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the effectiveness of the team.

In addition to the above you will:

- Lead our development of insight and positioning (e.g. team selection) for selected opportunities in advance of the procurement process
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers; Fulton Hogan business units, design and construction partners, and other industry participants
- Drive bid go/no-go decisions and all required reviews and approvals
- Coordinate and deliver EOI, SIA, tender/proposal submissions

Good Work equals Good Benefits
- KiwiSaver employer contributions
- Fuel discount card
- 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
- Medical and 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.

We’re looking for someone with:

- A tertiary qualification in engineering or related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience
- Experience in leading projects in construction delivery and/or in pre-contracts
- Sound commercial understanding in relation to civil infrastructure construction contracts
- Practical knowledge of common procurement processes by government and private entities
- Knowledge of construction approaches, suppliers, subcontractors, design partners, and civil contractors in the New Zealand market
- Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills

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
- 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._