Contract Manager

Downer; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure service provider in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join their Surfacing team. The role involves managing contract requirements, optimizing resources, and ensuring successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a background in project management, and relevant experience in chip seal operations. A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including progression opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Free access to health care benefits

Discounts for various brands

$500 referral bonus

Progression and development programs

Qualifications

• Desirable to hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or relevant experience.
• 3 years of skilled work experience in project management/engineering in chip seal operations can substitute for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support management of specific operations and deliver on contract requirements.
• Develop and implement plans and procedures for positive contract outcomes.

Skills

High level written and verbal communication skills

Ability to innovate

Computer literacy

Understanding of financial processes

Negotiation skills

Experience in compliance with health policies

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering

Tools

Estimating and data collection software

Job description

Overview

We're on the lookout for a Contract Manager to join our Surfacing team.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

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 also offer:

• Salary Banding $115,00 - 130,000
• Based in Location Whanganui, and will include frequent travel to Rangitikei/Manawatu Region
• Full time, permanent position (40 hours a week)
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes.
• Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer.
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers.

The Opportunity

The Contract Manager provides support for management of specific operations in their department, delivering on contract requirements, optimising resource use and achieving target results.

Key responsibilities of the Contract Manager - Surfacing, is to develop and implement plans, programmes and procedures to ensure the positive outcomes of all Contracts serviced as well as achieving business plan promises, return on assets and cash requirements for the department and region.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills |Minimum skills requirement

Desirable to hold tertiary qualification engineering, although 3 years of skilled work experience in project management/engineering experience in chip seal operations can replace a formal qualification.

Additional/ Optional requirements:

• High level written and verbal communication skills as you will be liaising closely with internal staff, as well as sub-contractors and clients.
• The ability to think outside the box and innovate, enabling improvement to the service to mutual benefit of all stakeholders.
• Computer literacy and previous use of estimating and data collection software.
• Understanding of financial and accounting processes, to include preparation of progress and claim reports and producing and interpreting monthly financial reports to P&L level.
• Negotiation and management of ongoing change.
• Previous experience in improving and maintaining communication in all forms with the client and with liaison with all stakeholders and the public.
• Previous experience in compliance with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.
• An ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to drive operational site work to ensure quality is achieved, work completed to schedule and rework is minimised

Personal attributes

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

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Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If you're looking for your next career move, head to www.downercareers.co.nz, search 725470 and register your interest.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test & medical.