Senior IDM Contract Leader – Infrastructure Delivery

Downer; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer seeks an experienced IDC Contract Manager to lead the Integrated Delivery Contract in New Plymouth, overseeing works across the Taranaki region. You will drive contract performance, embed the IDM model, and build a high-performing team across multiple stakeholders.

You will provide strategic leadership, ensure safe and compliant delivery, and foster collaborative, value-driven outcomes for NZTA and Downer under a mature IDM framework.

Qualifications

• Experience managing civil engineering or road maintenance contracts.
• Led teams to deliver on safety, quality and performance obligations.
• Strong understanding of IDM model and asset management principles.
• Proven ability to engage clients, suppliers and stakeholders effectively.
• Strategic thinker with planning and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall delivery and day-to-day management of the contract.
• Lead the transition to the IDM model and ongoing success of the IDM approach.
• Ensure contractual, commercial, safety, quality and performance obligations are met.
• Provide strategic leadership to lift performance and deliver results.
• Develop people and organisational culture with a high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Contract management

People leadership

IDM knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Safety excellence

Civil maintenance contracts

Education

BE (Civil)

NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil)

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Downer seeks an experienced IDC Contract Manager to lead the Integrated Delivery Contract in New Plymouth, overseeing works across the Taranaki region. You will drive contract performance, embed the IDM model, and build a high-performing team across multiple stakeholders.

You will provide strategic leadership, ensure safe and compliant delivery, and foster collaborative, value-driven outcomes for NZTA and Downer under a mature IDM framework.