Competitive salary, vehicle and benefits package.Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in the beautiful Wairarapa region.Lead a dynamic and supportive team.Opportunities for professional growth and development.Higgins maintains 800 km of sealed and unsealed roads on behalf of Masterton District Council (MDC), and we have a great opportunity for a Road Maintenance Project Manager to oversee the delivery of the MDC Contract.What you will enjoy doing:Ensure successful delivery and retention of the MDC contract.Maintain successful and collaborative long-term relationships with the client, suppliers, and other stakeholders including the community.Provide leadership and direction to teams.Champion health and safety policies, ensuring a safe work environment.Problem solve and mitigate any risks and issues.What you'll bring to the role:Previous experience in roading maintenance is essential.Understanding of the technical, contractual, and financial requirements of roading maintenance contracts.Strong computer skills; RAMM, MS Word, Excel, Project, and CRM systems.Ability to lead and motivate teams to meet targets and objectives.High level communication and relationship management skills.Experience of financial processes with a commercial focus in budgeting, management of P&L and cost control.Commitment to the highest standards of health and safety.Being adaptable, flexible, and having the capacity to cope with multiple issues.About Us: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!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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