Contract Manager

Platinum Recruitment; Otago; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $120k–$140k

Vehicle use

Subsidised health insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment in Otago is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee civil construction projects around Coastal Otago, including road rehabilitation and subdivisions. The role blends site and office work, requiring strong planning, leadership and delivery of multiple contracts.

You will manage tendering, reporting, health and safety, and ensure projects meet quality and budget targets while maintaining client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years civil contracting experience; strength in road construction advantageous.
• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering.
• Confident & effective communication with people at different levels.
• Proven ability to deliver contracts on time and within budget.
• Ability to lead by example, driving safety, quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Estimations and tendering.
• Managing multiple contracts simultaneously, leading crews and subbies.
• Contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, health and safety and industry regulations.
• Provide accurate reporting on financials, progress and variations.

Skills

Civil contracting experience

Road construction experience

Leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Engineering

Job description

Publication Date 21 / 10 / 2026 Location Otago Type Permanent / Full Time Sector Building & Construction Contracts Manager

About the company:

Be a part of a trusted civil construction team who have a heavy workload forecasted. With decades of experience building roads, critical infrastructure, earthworks and subdivisions, they pride themselves on local roots, strong community relationships and delivering projects that keep regions evolving. Enjoy growth opportunities in a hands-on supportive environment.

Benefits:

• $120k - $140k
• Vehicle – personal use
• Subsidised health insurance (after 12 months)
• EAP

About the role:

Oversee and deliver civil construction projects, from road rehabilitation, commercial site works, retaining walls and subdivision developments predominantly around Coastal Otago area. You will be responsible for planning and organising people and plant to maximise utilisation and returns, while upholding quality management and customer satisfaction. This role requires a split between site and office-based work.

Role Responsibilities / Duties:

• Estimations and tendering.
• Managing multiple contracts simultaneously, leading crews and subbies for successful contract delivery.
• Contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, health and safety and industry regulations.
• Prove accurate reporting on financials, progress and variations.

Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering
• 5+ years civil contracting experience, strength in road construction advantageous.
• Confident & effective communication skills with people of different levels.
• Proven ability managing and deliver contracts on time, within budget.
• Ability to lead by example, driving safety, quality & performance.

The successful candidate with be required to undertake pre-employment checks which may include references, drug and alcohol testing and a Ministry of Justice check.

All applicants must have permanent work rights in New Zealand.

Platinum Recruitment are proud to be a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and believe in equal opportunities for all and we actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes “Do workplace inclusion well and do well because of it". Construction & Civil Consultant Hayley Smith -