Department Manager

2 weeks ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Fulton Hogan Full time
Job Posting End Date

January 21, 2023

Job Location

Toowoomba

Job Description:

At Fulton Hogan we're passionate about creating, connecting and caring for communities, with people at the heart of everything.

It's why we've created a culture of empowerment and autonomy to ensure our people can deliver "Good Work" each day.

You'll have a fulfilling & rewarding career working with us and you'll contribute to a sustainable future we can all be proud of.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Fulton Hogan team in Toowoomba as the Department Manager.

Reporting to the Divisional Manager of Asphalt & Surfacing, you will be responsible for overseeing the surfacing and production operations within the Toowoomba/Darling Downs region.

We are seeking a leader with an ability to manage change, develop people and who has a demonstrated ability to satisfy both internal and external customers.

You will be someone with solid business acumen and will know what it takes to deliver financial performance through people.


Key responsibilities of the role include:

  • People management (e.g. resourcing, training, performance management);
  • Preparing and reviewing estimates and tenders;
  • Building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential clients;
  • Programming and coordinating production and surfacing to ensure maximum efficiency ;
  • Project management multiple jobs simultaneously to ensure works are delivered on time and in budget (e.g. ensuring compliance, liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, accurate job costing);
  • Managing machinery (e.g. scheduling of repairs, preventative maintenance, insurance claims);
  • Monitor performance to ensure set P&L targets are achieved;
  • Promote and lead by example a commitment to 'Zero Harm'.

The successful applicant will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in asphalt production and laying, with a practical, hands on approach and a proven ability to achieve results;
  • Experience leading a geographically dispersed business, with strong financial and commercial acumen to improve business performance in challenging markets;
  • Demonstrated understanding of costings, budgets, forecasting, subcontractor management, estimating and cost control;
  • A persistence to drive positive outcomes, while fostering a culture of autonomy, accountability and continuous improvement;
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, coupled with the ability to take ownership and problem solve in spite of competing stakeholder interests.
Sound like you?


If this sounds like and you would like to help build on our Good Work culture, then we would like to hear from you.


  • 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_

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