Contract Engineer - Surfacing

Downer & Company; Nuova Zelanda; In loco; NZD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Marram health care benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Discounts for Samsung

PB Tech discounts

Gym memberships and more

$500 bonus for referrals

Promotion and career development

Descrizione del lavoro

Downer & Company in Hastings, NZ seeks a Contract Engineer to lead contract management and project execution in a surfacing environment. You will oversee contracts, budgets, and schedules, while coordinating with estimators, supervisors, and clients to ensure safety and quality across projects.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, financial oversight, and continuous improvement in a collaborative team setting with a commitment to Zero Harm principles.

Competenze

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in contract management, project delivery, and financial oversight.
• Experience in surfacing, sealing, or pavement construction would be advantageous.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project as well as AWM software.
• A commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Mansioni

• Work closely with estimators, contract managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Manage assigned contracts efficiently, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, timelines and financial targets.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring quality, safety, and environmental standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.
• Contribute to developing cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions for contract bids and variations.
• Lead by example in promoting a Zero Harm culture in all operations.

Conoscenze

Contract management

Project delivery

Financial oversight

Surfacing / pavement construction

Relationship management

MS Excel/Word/Outlook/Project

AWM software

Health, safety, environmental

Civil Engineering degree or diploma

Formazione

Civil Engineering degree or related field

Strumenti

AWM software

MS Project

Descrizione del lavoro

Contract Engineer - Surfacing

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Job Description - Contract Engineer - Surfacing

Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Engineer to join our dynamic surfacing team in Hastings. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth execution of projects by managing contracts, optimising resources, and delivering outstanding results. If you have a strong engineering background and experience in contract and project management then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a supportive and high achieving team.

As a Contract Engineer, you will oversee the successful delivery of surfacing projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your role with be integral in managing contract obligations, overseeing financial reporting, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will work closely with estimators, contract managers, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Manage assigned contracts efficiently, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, timelines and financial targets
• Oversee project execution, ensuring quality, safety, and environmental standards are met
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes
• Contribute to developing cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions for contract bids and variations
• Lead by example in promoting a Zero Harm culture in all operations

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

To excel in this role, you will need a strong background in engineering, contract management, and project execution, along with the following:

• A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or related field, This is not a requirement for this role
• Proven experience in contract management, project delivery, and financial oversight
• Experience in surfacing, sealing, or pavement construction would be advantageous
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project as well as AWM software
• A commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Great promotion and career development opportunities

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