Construction Manager

WSP; Napier; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Napier seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead civil infrastructure projects in Hawke’s Bay. You will provide procurement, contract and construction management services, working with clients and project teams to deliver on time and to budget.

You’ll mentor colleagues and contribute to business development while ensuring compliance with NZ standards. The role requires a tertiary engineering qualification, 8+ years of relevant experience, and a strong knowledge of NZS391X.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• 8+ years' experience in contract and construction management within civil infrastructure.
• Experience acting as Engineer’s Representative or Contractor’s Representative.
• Strong knowledge of NZS391X and contract administration principles.
• Proven ability to manage project controls (scheduling, risk, variations, budgets, cashflow).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative approach with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as Engineer’s Representative during construction, ensuring contract compliance.
• Prepare procurement and contract documentation and evaluate tenders.
• Manage project controls: programme, risk, variations, budget and cashflow.
• Conduct investigations, inspections and engineering analysis for projects.
• Monitor and report on financial, quality, risk and programme metrics.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Support business development, proposals and fees; mentor colleagues.

Skills

Engineering

Construction management

Contract management

NZS391X knowledge

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Driver licence

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

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Construction Manager | Napier

Join our Construction Management team in Hawke’s Bay and help deliver infrastructure projects that make a lasting difference to local communities. As a Construction Manager, you will provide procurement, contract and construction management services across a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with clients, contractors and project teams, taking ownership of project delivery while providing technical leadership, commercial oversight and mentoring to others across the business.

What You'll Do

• Act as Engineer’s Representative and/or Engineer’s Representative Assistant during the construction phase of projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare procurement and contract documentation, evaluate tenders and provide recommendations for contractor engagement.
• Manage project controls including programme, communications, risk, variations, change management, cashflow and budget tracking.
• Undertake investigations, inspections, engineering analysis and documentation to support successful project outcomes.
• Monitor and report on project performance, including financial, quality, risk and programme metrics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, identify opportunities and contribute to proposals, fee estimates and offers of service.
• Mentor and support colleagues while promoting best-practice contract and construction management across project teams.

About You

We're looking for someone with proven experience in a similar role within the New Zealand market, a strong working knowledge of NZS391X contracts, and extensive experience acting as an Engineer’s Representative. Ideally, you'll also have experience serving as an Engineer to Contract, or be well positioned to step into that role.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Ideally 8+ years' experience in contract and construction management within civil infrastructure environments.
• Experience acting as Engineer’s Representative and/or Contractor’s Representative on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NZS391X and contract administration principles.
• Proven ability to manage project controls including scheduling, risk management, variations, budgets and cashflow.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Current clean New Zealand Driver Licence.

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Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.