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Senior Project Controller

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Before you apply
LocationNapier
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience12+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 5, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
12-15+ years' experience in civil engineering project controls environment
Strong capability in planning, scheduling, cost management, procurement and risk management
Proven experience with forecasting, productivity analysis, earned value reporting and commercial controls
Confident communication, analytical thinking and the ability to build strong relationships across teams
Solid systems capability, including spreadsheet and project controls tools, with ability to learn new platforms quickly
CCS software experienced
Microsoft suite with strong capabilities in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Projects
Power BI strong capabilities
Skills
CCS
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Power BI
Benefits
Medical insurance
Life insurance
Kiwisaver contributions
Parental leave top up
Training and development
Retail discounts
About the role
We’re looking for a senior Project Controller to join our Hawke’s Bay team, based out of our Napier office. In this role, you’ll help drive good work across complex civil projects by bringing clarity to cost, programme, reporting and risk.
You’ll work closely with project teams and leaders to keep projects on track, spot issues early and support smart decisions before small problems turn into bigger ones. This is a role for someone experienced, commercially sharp and confident working across both detail and big-picture delivery.
Key role responsibilities
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Lead project planning, scheduling, forecasting and performance reporting across civil projects.
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Support cost control, earned value reporting, cashflow forecasting and cost-to-complete analysis.
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Manage change control, trend analysis, scope changes, variations and project close-out activities.
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Contribute to risk management, delay analysis and mitigation planning to protect project outcomes.
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Work side by side with project teams to strengthen systems, improve reporting and lift project controls capability.
We’re looking for someone with
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12–15+ years’ experience in civil engineering project controls environment
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Strong capability in planning, scheduling, cost management, procurement and risk management.
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Proven experience with forecasting, productivity analysis, earned value reporting and commercial controls.
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Confident communication, analytical thinking and the ability to build strong relationships across teams.
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Solid systems capability, including spreadsheet and project controls tools, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly.
Software and capabilities
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CCS software experienced
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Microsoft suite with strong capabilities in excel, power point, MS Projects
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Power BI strong capabilities
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:
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Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
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KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
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Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
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Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
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Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.
About us
At Fulton Hogan, good work is about more than what we deliver. It’s about how we show up, how we back each other and how we keep moving forward together. We’re flat, friendly and low ego. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ideas can come from anywhere.
We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed, human environment day to day, with serious standards when it counts. If you want to be part of a team that values performance, progress and practical thinking, you’ll fit right in.
How to apply
If you’re ready to bring your experience to a senior role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team doing good work across Hawke’s Bay.