Senior Project Manager

We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with strong experience in road stabilisation to join our Waikato team. In this role, you will lead the delivery of stabilising projects across the region and nationally, overseeing multiple crews and programmes of work. You’ll play a key role in driving quality outcomes, supporting and developing your team, and building strong relationships with clients. This is a chance to join a high‑performing regional business with a growing stabilisation capability and a strong pipeline of work ahead. Key responsibilities Lead the delivery of stabilising projects across all stages, from planning through to completion Manage multiple operations while ensuring consistent, high‑quality results Oversee programme, cost, quality, and risk across your portfolio Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to Project Managers and site teams Manage contracts, pricing, and commercial performance, including leading negotiations where required Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships Champion a strong health and safety culture, with a focus on prevention What you’ll bring Proven experience delivering road stabilisation projects within civil construction Experience managing multiple stabilising crews or operations Strong commercial capability, including pricing projects valued at $10M+ A proactive H&S mindset, with a genuine belief that every incident is preventable Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop teams Confidence building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders A drive to grow your career within Higgins What’s on offer Competitive salary package, with relocation support available KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4% Leadership opportunity within a growing specialist area Ongoing technical training and leadership development Career pathways across Higgins and Fletcher Construction Retail benefits for you and your family #J-18808-Ljbffr