Contract Manager - Infrastructure

Camex Civil; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Company vehicle

Monthly staff breakfasts

Employee Assistance Programme

State-of-the-art onsite Gym

Regular social events

Job summary

Camex Civil is seeking a Contract Manager – Infrastructure to own delivery across Waikato projects, leading a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time performance. This senior role emphasizes accountability, site presence, and active client engagement on 3 Waters, transport, and public works initiatives.

You will direct budgets, governance, and project reporting while shaping delivery methodologies and business growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience delivering civil infrastructure or land development projects.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Proven success in client management, contract negotiation, and senior team leadership.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen – you understand margin, forecasting, and cost control.
• Sound decision-making under pressure with the ability to assess and manage risk across a portfolio.
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects across the region, from planning and resourcing through to completion.
• Providing operational oversight and governance across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Holding Project Managers accountable for delivery, quality, financial, and safety performance.
• Managing client relationships at a senior level, acting as the key point of contact for negotiations and issue resolution.
• Overseeing budgets, forecasts, variations, and monthly reporting.
• Contributing to tender reviews, delivery methodologies, and business development.
• Building a strong, aligned team culture consistent with Cemex’s RIPPED values.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Risk management

PM tools

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Project management software

Job description

Ready to lead infrastructure delivery that shapes the Waikato?

We’re looking for an experienced Contract Manager to lead our infrastructure division at Camex Civil in Cambridge – a role with real ownership, a strong team, and meaningful projects.

If you’re a senior civil professional who leads from the front, thrives on accountability, and wants to be part of a values-driven business that’s going places – this could be the opportunity for you!

About Camex Civil

As a leading civil contractor in the Central North Island, Camex Civil specialises in large-scale earthworks, civil siteworks, drainage, and subdivisions. Our family-oriented team culture and focus on delivering high-quality results make us stand out in the industry.

About the Role

As Contract Manager – Infrastructure, you’ll have full ownership of delivery performance across Camex Civil’s infrastructure portfolio – 3 Waters, transport, and public works projects across the Waikato region. You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Site Managers, and be the senior point of accountability for financial, quality, safety, and time outcomes.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be visible on site, engaged with clients, and driving performance across the team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leading end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects across the region, from planning and resourcing through to completion

Providing operational oversight and governance across multiple projects simultaneously

Holding Project Managers accountable for delivery, quality, financial, and safety performance

Managing client relationships at a senior level, acting as the key point of contact for negotiations and issue resolution

Overseeing budgets, forecasts, variations, and monthly reporting

Contributing to tender reviews, delivery methodologies, and business development

Building a strong, aligned team culture consistent with Cemex’s RIPPED values

What You'll Bring

10+ years’ experience delivering civil infrastructure or land development projects

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Proven success in client management, contract negotiation, and senior team leadership

Strong financial and commercial acumen – you understand margin, forecasting, and cost control

Sound decision-making under pressure with the ability to assess and manage risk across a portfolio

Experience in both greenfield and brownfield environments (preferred)

Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, and modern project management systems (preferred)

Full Class 1 Driver’s Licence

What's on Offer

At Camex Civil, we’re proud of our reputation for quality work and strong, family-based values. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration with clear career progression pathways
• Real autonomy and influence over how infrastructure is delivered in the region
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Company vehicle
• Monthly staff breakfasts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A state-of-the-art onsite Gym
• Monthly staff breakfasts and regular social events