Project Manager - Hastings
HES Earthmoving Ltd is a proudly family-owned and growing company specialising in Forestry Roading, Quarrying, and Civil Earthmoving across Hawks Bay and Tararua. We’re excited to offer a newly created opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our high-performing team.
We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can take full ownership of projects from concept to completion, and values the strong team culture we’ve built. You’ll be working across a diverse portfolio of projects, scale from large to small.
________________________________________- What You’ll Bring:
- Proven experience delivering civil projects, ideally subdivisions, drainage, or infrastructure work
- Ability to manage multiple projects or one large project from start to finish
- Confidence handling all project financials, including claims, variations, and reporting
- Strong communicator, able to liaise effectively with engineers, clients, subcontractors, and councils
- Experience in an earthmoving environment, with hands-on knowledge of plant and machinery operations
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- The ability to think on your feet, make decisions quickly, and lead from the front
- A NZ restricted licence (minimum); RTW licence is an advantage
- What We Offer:
- A tight-knit, family-style team culture – you're more than just a number here
- Wellbeing support and genuine care for your personal and professional development
- Opportunities for learning and upskilling
- A role where you’re trusted to get the job done – autonomy and support in equal measure
- A competitive package including a company vehicle
- A chance to work on iconic, large-scale projects across beautiful parts of New Zealand
- Please Note:
Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or a valid NZ work visa. We’re after someone ready to hit the ground running – if you're a Project Manager looking for a change of scenery, we'd love to hear from you.