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August 26, 2024

Downer Group

Waipawa


Contract Manager

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We have an excellent opportunity for a Contract Manager to join our team in Waipawa.
In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and performance of contracts across the Central Hawkes Bay region. You will lead a high performing team, develop, and enhance strong relationships with clients, and above all you will assist in driving the business forward.
The key responsibilities in this role include:
  • Delivery of the contract to an exceptionally high standard
  • Reporting to both our clients and Downer management on all aspects of the performance
  • Ensuring the delivery of activities meet the expectations of our customers
  • Management of staff and supply chain partners to achieve the best outcomes for Downer and our customers
  • Ensuring the financial health of our contract
  • Championing excellence, health, and safety

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You’ll need to be a collaborative leader who strives for excellence and balances it with your adaptable communication style. You will be a successful people leader with the ability to coach and mentor team members whilst driving operational site work to ensure quality, completion of work to schedule and minimal rework. We’d also value:
  • A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent (BE or NZCE, business management or equivalent) and/or at least 5 years project management/engineering experience within the civil construction / road maintenance industry.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of asphalt or sealing operations will be highly regarded
  • Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with clients and sub-contractors
  • Understanding of financial and accounting processes
  • Proven management experience with responsibility and accountability for staff, plant and return on investment
  • The ability to think outside the square and be open to new ideas
  • Proven track record in developing a culture that supports SQE management, encouraging and rewarding excellence

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:
  • Company vehicle and work phone included
  • Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
  • All the tools of trade you need to do your job
  • Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!


Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 712492
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.


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