Construction Foreperson
**Location:**? Central Otago
**Contract Type:** Permanent Full Time
**Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan**
We're looking for a Construction Foreperson to join our Pavements team in Cromwell, Central Otago. You'll lead and coordinate day-to-day pavement construction activities, supervise a small crew and plant, and ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard, helping us deliver durable, high-quality roads for the Central Otago community.
**Mo te turanga | About the role**
As a Construction Foreperson, you'll take a hands-on leadership role delivering pavement construction works across Central Otago. This is a predominantly site-based role, working outdoors and leading a small crew, plant, and subcontractors to safely deliver day-to-day operations.You'll be responsible for coordinating work, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and keeping projects on track. The work you lead directly contributes to safer, longer-lasting roads that support local communities and keep Central Otago moving.
**Nga kawenga matua | Key responsibilities**- Lead day-to-day pavement construction activities, supervising a small crew, plant, and subcontractors on site
- Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and suppliers to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
- Deliver high-quality workmanship by maintaining safety, quality, and environmental standards across all sites
- Operate and oversee the use of construction plant and machinery, ensuring only trained and licensed operators are used
- Complete and review required documentation including timesheets, pre-starts, daily job sheets, plant usage, and hazard identification
- Support and motivate your crew through hands-on leadership, clear communication, and leading by example
- Minimum 5 years' experience in civil or pavement construction, with strong hands-on site knowledge
- Proven experience leading crews in a foreperson or supervisor capacity
- High level of machine operating experience, including grader operation
- Class 4 driver licence with WTR endorsements (Class 5 desirable but not essential)
- Strong understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements on construction sites
- Ability to read and work to plans, programmes, and specifications
- Clear communicator able to work effectively with crews, subcontractors, and management
**He pai te mahi, he pai nga 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 matou | About us**
Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy.Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.
Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.
**Me pehea te tono | How to apply:**
Help deliver safer, high-quality roads that keep Central Otago communities connected.
Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whanau.
All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.