Senior Contract Manager – Lead $25M Road Network

Fletcher Building Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

KiwiSaver matching 4%

Job summary

Higgins, backed by VINCI Construction, seeks a senior leader to oversee a $25M+ annual maintenance programme and 1,200km roading network across North Waikato. In year two of a potential 10-year term, you will provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership to deliver outstanding outcomes for the network and local communities.

Based in North Waikato, you will lead an experienced team spanning Tuakau, Pokeno, Huntly and Te Kauwhata, drive performance, manage budgets, risks and contracts,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large-scale road maintenance contracts.
• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of contract and asset management principles.
• Proven commercial acumen, including budgets, forecasts and risk management.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across clients, teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract delivery, performance and profitability.
• Build strong client, stakeholder and subcontractor relationships.
• Drive commercial outcomes through effective financial and risk management.
• Lead Operations, Renewals and support teams to deliver results.
• Oversee governance, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Champion safety, quality and customer outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering, Asset Management or related

Job description

Higgins, backed by VINCI Construction, seeks a senior leader to oversee a $25M+ annual maintenance programme and 1,200km roading network across North Waikato. In year two of a potential 10-year term, you will provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership to deliver outstanding outcomes for the network and local communities.

Based in North Waikato, you will lead an experienced team spanning Tuakau, Pokeno, Huntly and Te Kauwhata, drive performance, manage budgets, risks and contracts,