Project Manager - Water

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex water infrastructure projects across Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). You’ll take ownership of end-to-end delivery on significant projects, from pump station and network upgrades through to major capacity improvements, with values typically ranging from $20m to $100m+.

You’ll spend your time between site, clients and the office, keeping a lot of moving parts aligned under real time and cost pressure. This is a chance to leave a visible legacy on long-term, city-shaping water projects, while building and growing a strong delivery team around you.

If you like work that matters, this is it. The scale is serious, the standards are high, and the impact is easy to see. You’ll be trusted to lead from the front, back your team, and keep good work moving.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.

• Coordinate design, construction and commissioning activities, managing complex interfaces with existing assets, live networks and other projects.

• Build, coach and support a high performing project team, lifting capability and performance over time.

• Partner closely with council and utility clients, consultants and subcontractors to keep programmes, budgets and quality on track.

• Drive safety, environmental and community outcomes, ensuring works are planned and executed to high standards in live operational environments.

• Provide accurate forecasting, reporting and risk management to the Construction Manager and wider leadership team.
  

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• 10+ years’ experience delivering complex water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.

• A relevant engineering or construction-related qualification (Washington Accord or equivalent is preferred), or equivalent project delivery experience.

• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams on high-value projects with multiple stakeholders and tight time / cost pressures.

• Strong client-facing skills, able to build trust, front difficult conversations and keep people aligned when things change.

• A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for better ways to stage works, manage interfaces and lift team performance.

• A people-first approach to safety and wellbeing, with the confidence to stop, reset and lead by example when it counts.

• Driven, forward-looking and keen to keep progressing your career through increasingly complex water infrastructure work.

• Strong commercial, cost and programme management skills on projects typically between $20m–$100m.
  

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

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. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.

• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.

• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we build. It’s how we show up, how we work together, and how we back each other to deliver when it counts. We’re friendly and forward moving. That means low ego, high expectations, and a team that backs good ideas no matter where they come from. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. And on projects like these, that balance matters.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Keen to own legacy-level water and utility projects that keep Auckland flowing for decades to come? Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.