Paving Manager

Overview

Higgins has an opportunity for a Paving Manager to join the team based at our Mount Maunganui branch.

In this leadership role, you'll work closely with the Surfacing Manager, driving high-quality asphalt paving operations across the region.

Your expertise will shape the success of our projects, covering key aspects such as commercial performance, client relationships, work programming, budget management, procurement, and site operations.

What You'll Get

Competitive salary + Company Vehicle

Career development – opportunities to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses

Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whanau

Access to educational funds for you and your children

Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children

Discounts across places such as Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung

Market-leading parental leave policy

Fletcher Building share scheme options

What You'll Bring To The Role

8+ years Project Management experience with extensive Asphalt Paving knowledge

Be confident in managing complex projects and supporting operations with effective technical solutions

In-depth knowledge of aggregates, with a technical understanding of these materials and their applications

You will be confident leading a team of Project Managers, Engineers and QA Technicians.

Sound financial management, budget management and reporting capabilities

Excellent communication skills, you will be comfortable communicating at all levels including with Higgins senior leaders, clients and external stakeholders

Civil Engineering Degree or similar

Understanding of the Construction Contracts Act and the knowledge to apply NZS3910 is desirable

Strong focus on health and safety not just your own but your colleagues and the public

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand.

We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day.

We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

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!

Building better roads

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o nga rori, kia haumaru ai nga haerenga

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements.

So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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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