Special Projects Manager

Downer Group; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package plus

Company vehicle

Marram health care benefits

Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym

$500 bonus for employee referrals

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Downer Group seeks a commercially astute Special Projects Manager - South to provide regional leadership across Transport & Infrastructure, reporting to the Capability Manager - South. Wellington is preferred, with flexibility for Hawke's Bay, Manawatū, Christchurch or Dunedin and travel across the South.

The role strengthens capability across the South Region by supporting teams to deliver maintenance and construction projects safely, efficiently and in line with The Downer Standard and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capability enabling high performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience in project or contract management within infrastructure.
• Commercial management experience in maintenance and/or construction.
• Experience managing a pipeline of opportunities including pre-position and pre-bid activity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end to end project delivery including planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and construction contracts.
• Analyse and optimise business processes to improve efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Provide hands on involvement and support across key contracts.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Executive General Manager - South, Capability teams, Regional Managers, Commercial & Risk Managers and Finance.
• Lead by example in driving Zero Harm and sustainability outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction/Engineering or related field

Job description

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team

Downer's Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers' challenges, and for our communities.

Job Description

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package plus company vehicle
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

We are seeking a commercially astute Special Projects Manager - South to provide regional leadership across our Transport & Infrastructure business, reporting to the Capability Manager - South.

Wellington is the preferred location; however, we are open to candidates based in Hawke's Bay, Manawatū, Christchurch or Dunedin. This role will require significant travel across the South region.

This role strengthens capability across the South Region by supporting teams to deliver maintenance and construction projects safely, efficiently and in line with The Downer Standard (TDS) and Downer Governance Management (DGM). Working closely with the Capability and Opportunities Leadership Team, you will drive improvement initiatives that lift contract performance and embed best practice systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end to end project delivery including planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and construction contracts
• Analyse and optimise business processes to improve efficiency, productivity and quality
• Provide hands on involvement and support across key contractsanty>
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Executive General Manager - South, Capability teams, Regional Managers, Commercial & Risk Managers and Finance
• Lead by example in driving Zero Harm and sustainability outcomes

You will be a strategic, operationally credible leader with a strong background in infrastructure maintenance and/or construction

• Proven leadership capability enabling high performing, empowered teams
• Demonstrated experience in project or contract management within the infrastructure sector
• Commercial management experience in maintenance and/or construction
• Experience managing a pipeline of opportunities including pre-position and pre-bid activity
• Demonstrated business development experience in a commercial environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Job Info

• Job Identification 729744
• Job Category Capital Works Delivery
• Locations Wellington, New Zealand Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand