Contract Manager

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:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Competitive salary and company vehicle
• Discounts for Samsung, Repco, 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

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
As our Contract Manager for our Transport & Infrastructure Auckland Construction team, you will be responsible for forward planning, programming, optimising resource, and delivering a high-quality standard of work across the Auckland region. Your day to day will include but not be limited to:

• Producing project methodology, budgets, and programmes
• Lead tenders submissions and quotations
• Championing excellence, health, and safety
• Directing and leading site engineers, foreman and their teams as well as sub-contractors
• Developing strong business relationships and commercial outcomes exceeding target results

This is a Full-Time, Permanent opportunity based from our Penrose, Auckland depot. Occasional travel across the wider Auckland region will be required.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
With substantial project and people management experience, and a firm foundation of work in Civil Construction, you will have the knowledge and confidence to tackle this role.
We’d also value;

• A tertiary qualification or equivalent in engineering or business management.
• Proven management experience with responsibility and accountability for staff, plant and return on investment
• Proven track record in identifying, researching and developing marketplace opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience developing a culture that supports SQE management, encouraging and rewarding excellence
• The ability to create and deliver a strong customer focus culture
• Clear demonstration of leadership behaviours that empower others to make decisions, deliver and succeed

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

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.