Contract Manager

Downer; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in New Zealand is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee contract operations and ensure successful delivery in the Surfacing department. This full-time role requires strong project management experience and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or equivalent experience and be committed to safety and quality. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Employee referral bonus

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• 3 years of skilled work experience in project management/engineering in chip seal operations can replace formal qualification.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of financial and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans for contract requirements.
• Analyse contract performance and provide commercial reviews.
• Build client relations and maintain safety systems.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Data collection software

Job description

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.

Te kōwhiringa | 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.

Key result areas include:

• plan and direct operations to achieve above requirements,
• provide technical expertise for surfacing delivery,
• provide commercial reviews to optimise performance,
• analyse contract performance, induction and training and other HR functions,
• build client relations,
• maintain all Safety, Environmental and Quality assurance systems.

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

A willingness and ability to:

• Have a pragmatic and flexible approach with a “can do” attitude.
• Passion, drive, enthusiasm and highly self-motivated with a team-focused approach
• Commit to providing a high quality of service and deliver effective business results
• Role model for the Downer values of Excellence, Collaboration, Courage and Integrity
• Work closely and co-operatively with external and internal customers, to understand their needs and develop solutions which meet these needs.
• Continue to learn and develop in your field of expertise as well as expanding into other areas within Downer’s Engineering Services.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

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.