Infrastructure Contract Lead – Regional Delivery

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

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.