Project 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.  

We build and maintain infrastructure that improves the quality of life across New Zealand and Australia. Everything, from roads and bridges, to energy, water and communication.

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

We’re looking for an experienced, energetic and innovative Project Manager to lead our Regional civil infrastructure projects across Auckland under $7m

In this role, you’ll take full ownership of estimating, planning and executing works that keep Auckland’s transport network safe, reliable, and future-ready. You’ll manage budgets, PNL, procurement, Pre and post contracts, while leading a team and providing technical oversight and engaging with stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.

Your leadership will be key to maintaining infrastructure that thousands of Aucklanders rely on every day. You’ll work as an integral part of the project delivery team, ensuring safety, cost, quality, and time targets are met, through managing clients, subcontractors, and reporting on performance across your scope of works.

In addition to the above you will:

• Lead all phases of assigned projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timeframes, and budget.

• Ensure all project deliverables meet required quality standards and organisational objectives.

• Oversee procurement and contract management, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and legislation.

• Prepare and present regular progress reports to management and stakeholders.

• Produce monthly reports and track actual vs budget spend to share with managers.

• Oversee the work and provide engineering expertise and technical solutions to engineers and supervisors.

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and changes.

• Engage with staff,  community stakeholders, facilitating consultation and responding to feedback.

• Contribute to the preparation of financial claims to meet payment deadlines.

• Manage staffing requirements and evaluate opportunities for staff training and professional development.

• Participate in tender preparations and estimates alongside department manager

• Maximise the cost-effectiveness of all projects to achieve maximum financial returns

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company vehicle

• 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 (an eligibility period applies)

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:

• Hold a qualification in Civil Engineering or related field is ideal

• Hold a minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager working across local govt road maintenance projects or related work roading contract work.

• Hold a NZ Class 1 NZ driver’s licence

• Have good understanding of relevant standards (AT, Local GOVT and NZTA specifications)

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 12th 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.