IDC Pavement Foreman

Job Description

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.  

Join our team in Palmerston North as the IDC Pavement Foreman

We are seeking a proactive Pavement Foreman to lead a small team delivering pavement repairs, resurfacing, and maintenance on the state highway network for the IDC contract with NZTA in the Manawatu-Whanganui region. As a key member of our IDC contract, you will supervise a skilled team in pre-seal repairs, general construction, and maintenance of roads and paved surfaces. The role involves ensuring all works are completed to the highest standards and within deadlines by effectively coordinating and planning daily schedules alongside the Operations Manager.

In addition, you will be responsible for managing safety and regulatory compliance across all worksites, overseeing essential documentation, and maintaining quality and efficiency throughout project delivery. Effective resource coordination, communication with project managers, mentoring and supporting team members, and undertaking additional duties or projects as required are also core components of this role.

In addition to the above you will:

• Supervise pre-seal repairs, pavement dig outs, high and low shoulder repairs, water tabling, general road and cycleway/footpath construction, as well as any other planned maintenance as part of our IDC contract
• Ensure safety compliance, complete all required documentation, coordinate resources, and communicate schedules effectively with operations and project managers
• Mentor team members and undertake additional duties or projects as required to achieve operational excellence

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Fuel discount card
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance

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. 

We’re looking for someone with:

• Full Class 2 license and WTR endorsements
• Proven experience in road and pavement construction and maintenance
• Sound knowledge of pavement construction, including compaction, surface stability, and experience preventing issues like subsidence, cracking, and potholes
• Proven experience in leading a crew and managing subcontractors
• Experience in planning daily schedules, allocating resources, and ensuring completion to high standards and deadlines

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.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

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.