Project Manager

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 Project Manager to oversee Civil Construction projects in the Manawatu 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

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company vehicle provided in this position

• 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 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.

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

• 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

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. 

Festive Season: The Fulton Hogan Recruitment team will be taking a break during the period Friday 19th December 2025 until 8th January 2026. Updates on applications during this period will commence once the team is back in the office. Thank you for your understanding ~ Happy Holidays

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

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.