Water Contracts Leader: Delivery, Quality & Risk

Jobspace; Hastings; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Health insurance

Job summary

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead delivery across water, wastewater and stormwater projects in Hawke's Bay. You will manage scope, schedule, budget and risk, conduct site inspections, and prepare tender and contract documentation.

The role requires solid cost estimating, tender preparation and report writing skills, plus clear communication with clients and internal teams. Opportunity to mentor juniors and ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical tertiary qualification.
• 5 years' relevant professional experience including NZS39XX contracts.
• Solid cost estimating, tender preparation and report writing skills.
• Clear and consistent communication to build trust and provide support to peers and clients.
• Co-ordination/management of sub-contractors, site supervisors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the delivery of water, wastewater and stormwater projects, including management of scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• Undertake site inspections, field investigations, feasibility assessments and constructability reviews to support project delivery.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including cost estimates, tender documentation, contract administration records and project reports.
• Assist with tender evaluations and provide support during procurement and construction phases.
• Monitor project financial performance, including tracking, forecasting and reporting of construction activities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships through effective communication with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, project stakeholders and internal teams to support successful project outcomes.
• Identify and help resolve technical and project delivery issues, working collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support and share knowledge with junior team members to contribute to their professional development.
• Ensure project meetings, actions, records and documentation are maintained in accordance with project and client requirements.
• Deliver work in accordance with company quality, health, safety and environmental requirements, while proactively managing project risks.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Cost estimating

Tender preparation

Report writing

Education

Technical tertiary qualification

Job description

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead delivery across water, wastewater and stormwater projects in Hawke's Bay. You will manage scope, schedule, budget and risk, conduct site inspections, and prepare tender and contract documentation.

The role requires solid cost estimating, tender preparation and report writing skills, plus clear communication with clients and internal teams. Opportunity to mentor juniors and ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.