Water Contracts Manager — Community Projects Advocate

North Island - Hawkes Bay Hastings; Hastings; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead procurement and delivery of water, wastewater and stormwater projects. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, and coordinate with clients, regulators, and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

This role requires a technical tertiary qualification and at least five years of NZS39XX contract experience, strong cost estimation, tendering and report-writing skills, and the ability to mentor junior team

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

Contract management

Cost estimation

Tendering

Stakeholder communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in a technical field

Job description

Stantec in New Zealand is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead procurement and delivery of water, wastewater and stormwater projects. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, and coordinate with clients, regulators, and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

This role requires a technical tertiary qualification and at least five years of NZS39XX contract experience, strong cost estimation, tendering and report-writing skills, and the ability to mentor junior team