Contracts Manager – Civil & Construction Leader

Heights Recruitment; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + vehicle + benefits

Relocation assistance

Supportive management

Office/admin support

Strong staff development

Growing forward workload

Job summary

Heights Recruitment in Oamaru, South Island, is partnering with a Tier 1 contractor to appoint a Contracts Manager. You will oversee civil, construction and site works with a strong forward workload across private and public projects in the Waitaki region.

Join a team of around 50+ staff, enjoy a competitive salary, vehicle and benefits, relocation assistance if needed, supportive management and a culture that invests in people while maintaining work–life balance.

Qualifications

• Basic work plans, methods, H&S and environmental documentation familiarity.
• Engineering qualification or currently studying toward one.
• Able to read plans and liaise between management, field staff and engineers.
• Experience with tendering and variations / extra works.
• Leadership experience with a delivery focus.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word and MS Project.
• Contribute to culture and strategic vision of the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects in the Waitaki region with a forward workload.
• Lead project teams and coordinate between management, field staff and engineers.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with safety, environmental, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with Divisional Manager and admin support.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Leadership

Plan reading

Education

Engineering qualification or currently studying

Job description

Heights Recruitment in Oamaru, South Island, is partnering with a Tier 1 contractor to appoint a Contracts Manager. You will oversee civil, construction and site works with a strong forward workload across private and public projects in the Waitaki region.

Join a team of around 50+ staff, enjoy a competitive salary, vehicle and benefits, relocation assistance if needed, supportive management and a culture that invests in people while maintaining work–life balance.