Water Contract Lead — 3 Waters Maintenance

fultonhogan; Fernhill; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Hawke's Bay is seeking a Contract Manager - Water to lead the Hastings District Council 3 Waters Maintenance contract, delivering safe, high-quality work for the community from source to sea.

You will lead safety, financial outcomes and team leadership, driving performance through planning and budgeting, and building strong client and contractor relationships while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management within water, civil contracting, or infrastructure operational environment.
• Strong relationship skills and the confidence to work closely with clients, understand what matters to them and negotiate practical outcomes.
• Solid commercial and contractual knowledge, including NZS3910 and disciplined contract management.
• Financial management experience, with the ability to lead against plans, budgets and targets.
• People-first leadership style with a safety focus and ability to build capable teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HDC 3 Waters Maintenance contract to deliver safe, high-quality work for customers, on time and within budget.
• Drive strong contract performance through planning, budgeting, forecasting and disciplined commercial management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Hastings District Council, subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Lead operational delivery across reactive and planned maintenance, while managing risk and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and develop your team by setting clear expectations, backing people to perform and creating a culture of accountability, safety and good work.

Skills

Contract management

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Financial management

Job description

Fulton Hogan in Hawke's Bay is seeking a Contract Manager - Water to lead the Hastings District Council 3 Waters Maintenance contract, delivering safe, high-quality work for the community from source to sea.

You will lead safety, financial outcomes and team leadership, driving performance through planning and budgeting, and building strong client and contractor relationships while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.