Civil Contract Manager

Hw Richardson - Allied Concrete

Dunedin

On-site

NZD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Company vehicle
Fully subsidised health insurance
Ongoing training and development
Career progression
Employee discounts
Staff referral programme
Long service recognition
Supportive team culture

Job summary

SouthRoads is seeking a Contract Manager to lead major civil infrastructure projects across Otago from our Dunedin team. You will manage experienced construction crews, coordinate resources, and drive delivery, safety, and client satisfaction on a diverse portfolio of projects.

Based in Dunedin, you will report to the Branch Manager and build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
  • Excellent commercial acumen and contract management experience.
  • Experience tendering, estimating and securing new work.
  • Sound understanding of NZS 3910 and civil contract management.
  • Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commitment to health, safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Leading contract delivery across multiple projects.
  • Resource planning and coordination of labour, plant and subcontractors.
  • Tendering, estimating and pricing opportunities.
  • Contract administration and commercial management.
  • Managing budgets, forecasting and project profitability.
  • Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Driving safety, quality and environmental performance.
  • Developing and coaching team members to achieve their full potential.

Skills

Civil construction leadership
People management
Contract management
Tendering & estimating
NZS 3910
Client management
Health & safety
Continuous improvement

Education

Civil Engineering degree
Construction Management degree

Job description

Lead Major Civil Construction & Infrastructure Projects with SouthRoads

Competitive salary | Company vehicle | Health Insurance | Career Growth

Ready to lead major civil infrastructure projects across Otago?

SouthRoads is looking for a motivated and driven Contract Manager to join our Dunedin team and play a key role in delivering some of the region's most important civil construction and infrastructure projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of work, lead high-performance teams, build strong relationships and contribute to the continued success of one of the South Island's leading civil contractors, backed by the strength and stability of the HW Richardson Group.

Why Join SouthRoads?

SouthRoads delivers civil construction, road maintenance, earthworks, pavement construction, drainage, traffic management and infrastructure development projects throughout the lower South Island. With more than 300 employees and over 650 pieces of specialist equipment, we're proud to build infrastructure that supports our communities.

Join a business that values its people, supports professional growth and empowers leaders to make an impact while delivering significant projects across Otago.

About the Role

Based in Dunedin and reporting to the Branch Manager, you'll lead experienced construction teams delivering a broad range of civil infrastructure projects, including:

  • Road rehabilitation and pavement construction
  • Earthworks and site development
  • Subdivision and land development projects
  • Drainage and underground services
  • Transport infrastructure and corridor improvements
  • Flood protection and environmental works
  • Traffic management operations
  • Civil and infrastructure maintenance contracts
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading contract delivery across multiple projects
  • Resource planning and coordination of labour, plant and subcontractors
  • Tendering, estimating and pricing opportunities
  • Contract administration and commercial management
  • Managing budgets, forecasting and project profitability
  • Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Driving safety, quality and environmental performance
  • Developing and coaching team members to achieve their full potential
What You'll Bring:

You will be a proven civil construction leader with strong operational and commercial capability, backed by a track record of delivering successful project outcomes.

You'll have
  • Significant experience managing civil construction, or infrastructure project delivery
  • Strong leadership skills and people management skills
  • Excellent commercial acumen and contract management experience
  • Experience tendering, estimating and securing new work opportunities
  • A sound understanding of NZS 3910 and civil construction contract management
  • Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
  • A commitment to health, safety, quality and continuous improvement

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related disciple will be advantageous.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary package
  • Company vehicle
  • Fully subsidised health insurance after 12 months
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Career progression within a large and successful civil construction business
  • Employee discounts
  • Staff referral programme
  • Long service recognition
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture
Build Your Future With SouthRoads

If you're ready to lead major civil infrastructure projects, develop high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact across Otago, we'd love to hear from you.

Lead Major Civil Construction & Infrastructure Projects with SouthRoads

Competitive salary | Company vehicle | Health Insurance | Career Growth

Ready to lead major civil infrastructure projects across Otago?

SouthRoads is looking for a motivated and driven Contract Manager to join our Dunedin team and play a key role in delivering some of the region's most important civil construction and infrastructure projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of work, lead high-performance teams, build strong relationships and contribute to the continued success of one of the South Island's leading civil contractors, backed by the strength and stability of the HW Richardson Group.

Why Join SouthRoads?

SouthRoads delivers civil construction, road maintenance, earthworks, pavement construction, drainage, traffic management and infrastructure development projects throughout the lower South Island. With more than 300 employees and over 650 pieces of specialist equipment, we're proud to build infrastructure that supports our communities.

Join a business that values its people, supports professional growth and empowers leaders to make an impact while delivering significant projects across Otago.

About the Role

Based in Dunedin and reporting to the Branch Manager, you'll lead experienced construction teams delivering a broad range of civil infrastructure projects, including:

  • Road rehabilitation and pavement construction
  • Earthworks and site development
  • Subdivision and land development projects
  • Drainage and underground services
  • Transport infrastructure and corridor improvements
  • Flood protection and environmental works
  • Traffic management operations
  • Civil and infrastructure maintenance contracts
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading contract delivery across multiple projects
  • Resource planning and coordination of labour, plant and subcontractors
  • Tendering, estimating and pricing opportunities
  • Contract administration and commercial management
  • Managing budgets, forecasting and project profitability
  • Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Driving safety, quality and environmental performance
  • Developing and coaching team members to achieve their full potential
What You'll Bring:

You will be a proven civil construction leader with strong operational and commercial capability, backed by a track record of delivering successful project outcomes.

You'll have
  • Significant experience managing civil construction, or infrastructure project delivery
  • Strong leadership skills and people management skills
  • Excellent commercial acumen and contract management experience
  • Experience tendering, estimating and securing new work opportunities
  • A sound understanding of NZS 3910 and civil construction contract management
  • Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
  • A commitment to health, safety, quality and continuous improvement

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related disciple will be advantageous.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary package
  • Company vehicle
  • Fully subsidised health insurance after 12 months
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Career progression within a large and successful civil construction business
  • Employee discounts
  • Staff referral programme
  • Long service recognition
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture
Build Your Future With SouthRoads

If you're ready to lead major civil infrastructure projects, develop high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact across Otago, we'd love to hear from you.

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