Paving Department Manager
Apply locations Christchurch time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: January 16, 2025 (28 days left to apply) job requisition id R19987
Job Posting End Date
January 16, 2025
Job Location
Christchurch
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:
Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Canterbury team as a Paving Department Manager. In this role, you will ultimately be responsible for effectively managing the safety, quality, efficiency and financial success of the Asphalt Paving Department.
In addition to the above you will:
1. Effectively manage client relationships to ensure continued success
2. Be responsible for preparation of estimates and tendering
3. Oversee daily operational activities including resourcing, programming of works, contractual operations and obligations
4. Manage financial performance, reporting, ensuring optimisation of financial outcomes
5. Evaluate performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement
6. Manage the training and development of staff while fostering a collaborative and cohesive team environment
With the right attitude and a willingness to learn, this role can provide optimal opportunity for growth and professional development.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
1. Proven experience in managing multiple asphalt paving projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and efficient use of resources
2. Extensive knowledge of asphalt products and paving methodologies
3. Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and procedures
4. A focus on safety and compliance
5. The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work
6. Demonstrated leadership capability with a strong focus on people, safety and quality
7. Problem solving abilities
You will be a supportive and collaborative leader with a passion for developing and growing talent. You will also have strong financial and business acumen.
Good Work Equals Good Benefits:
1. Company vehicle
2. Medical insurance for you and your family
3. Life insurance from day one
4. KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%
5. Fuel discount card
6. Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support
7. Family scholarships
8. Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
9. 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 undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.
Please note our shutdown period is from 20 December 2024 – 05 January 2025. We will make contact with you upon re-opening.
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.
About Us
We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in.
As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street.
We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.
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