Construction Manager

Downer; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Downer Group benefits

Career development and growth

Competitive remuneration package

Safety focused culture

Ongoing training and mentoring

ASX-listed company

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Construction Manager to deliver a portfolio of water and utility projects across Otago from our Dunedin office with site visits. You will lead the construction team from conception to completion, aligning with safety standards and client expectations.

You will review deliverables, estimate costs, manage multiple sites and subcontractors, and grow the team’s capability within the Water Maintenance and Construction groups.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in Engineering and a project management certification.
• 8+ year experience in water/wastewater/utilities industry.
• Ability to read, understand and ensure contract specifications and contract requirements are fully implemented.
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple sites including suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Demonstrable experience in preparing and submitting Monthly Claims and Financial Reporting.
• Highly desirable to have proven Business Management experience with responsibility and accountability for staff, and plant.
• Proven experience in managing people and team cultures.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs the construction team to manage projects from conception to completion.
• Reviews project deliverables and estimates costs.
• Grow resource and project management capability within the South region for Water Maintenance and Construction teams.
• Work closely with clients internal and external while maintaining Downer’s reputation and Zero Harm standards.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Project management certification

Job description

The opportunity

The Construction Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of a portfolio of water and utility projects across the Otago region encompassing Maintenance, Construction and early contractor involvement. This role will identify and manage the construction pipeline within the wider Otago region, growing the resources, capacity and capability of the team while providing clear and positive leadership.
You will be based out of our Dunedin office with regular site visits required.

What you'll do

This role oversees and directs the construction team to manage projects from conception to completion, reviewing project deliverables and estimating costs. Key objectives include working collaboratively within the South region to grow resource and project management capability into our Water Maintenance and Construction teams
You are required to work closely with our clients internal and external and to ensure that the Downer reputation as a competent and capable tier one contractor is maintained while ensuring the highest standards of Zero Harm are always met

What we offer

• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Access to Downer Group benefits
• Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
• Competitive remuneration package
• Safety focused culture working within in leading services industry
• Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
• Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in Engineering and a project management certification
• 8 + year experience in water/wastewater/utilities industry
• Ability to read, understand and ensure contract specifications and contract requirements are fully implemented
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple sites including suppliers and sub-contractors
• Demonstrable experience in preparing and submitting Monthly Claims and Financial Reporting
• Highly desirable to have proven Business Management experience with responsibility and accountability for staff, and plant
• Proven experience in managing people and team cultures.

About Energy & Utilities...

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.