Department Manager - Traffic

Job Description

At Fulton Hogan, strong leadership is an important part of being a successful and enduring infrastructure business. For the past 90 years, our leaders, both at Board and Executive level, have provided governance and direction so that together we deliver the best strategic outcomes for our business we can achieve our vision of creating, connecting and caring for communities.

We are looking for a leader driven by a passion for high performance, collaboration and fostering strong relationships with employees across the business. Our culture thrives on our Real values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude and Leadership. Our employees live by these values through the work they do, every day, as one team.

The opportunity:

As a Department Manager with our Palmerston North Traffic Team, you will you are responsible for a single function within a division. Department Managers coordinate all on site-foreman, employees, plant resources and subcontractor teams.  You could be involved in large projects in scope/size or multiple smaller projects.

In addition to the above you will:

• Price work and undertake preparation of tenders / quotes / estimates and negotiating works following standard procedures.

• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with work instructions, client specifications or standards prepared for a particular job

• Ensure your department staff are provided with leadership and guidance with co-ordination and monitoring of department projects and activities, including dissemination of relevant strategic and business vision.

• Prepare business plans, capex, and budgets according to schedule and agreed with your Divisional Manager.

• Monitor industry trends and developments and recommend new techniques and methods of production and operation.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• BE or NZCE or a minimum 5 years relevant industry experience

• Familiar with contract legislation and standards ie: NZS 3910, Construction Contracts Act, NEC Contracts

• Understanding of operational management including Human Resources, Financial, Administration, Technical (engineering) and Constructability, plus understanding of job pricing including materials, labour and plant and associated margin/ profit calculations

• You will also be a supportive and collaborative leader with a passion for developing and growing talent and have a strong financial and business acumen.

To ensure our employees are well looked after, we offer a suite of benefits such as:

• Company vehicle

• Medical insurance for you and your family

• Life insurance

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%

• 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

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.

Do not delay! Apply now.

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

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.