Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Higgins | Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

Posted a month ago

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Description

Description


Construction Manager | Puke Kapo Hau (PKH) Windfarm | Dunedin


Lead the delivery of one of New Zealand's largest renewable energy projects.Higgins is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join the team delivering the Puke Kapo Hau (PKH) Windfarm Project in the Dunedin region. This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role on a major infrastructure project that will contribute to New Zealand's renewable energy future.Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all civil construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and within budget.


What you'll be doing



  • Leading the delivery of major civil construction works across the project

  • Managing site teams, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors

  • Driving a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture

  • Planning and coordinating construction programmes and resources

  • Monitoring productivity, project milestones, and project performance

  • Managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls

  • Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders

  • Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities

  • Ensuring compliance with project specifications, consent conditions, and quality requirements


What you'll bring



  • Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

  • Minimum 15 years' experience within the civil construction industry

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale earthworks and infrastructure projects

  • Strong leadership and subcontractor management experience

  • Excellent commercial and financial management skills

  • Experience in construction planning, programming, and project delivery

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to safety


Why join Higgins?



  • Competitive remuneration package

  • Fixed term through to December .

  • Opportunity to work on a nationally significant renewable energy project

  • Supportive and high-performing project team

  • Z fuel discounts

  • KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%

  • Exhibit the Higgins Core Values, Protect, Be Bold, Customer Leading, Better Together


Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.


Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check - you'll need to be fit for work!


We're with you on the road ahead


Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua


We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.


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