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Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Dannevirke, Gisborne, Hastings, Palmerston North, Tararua, Wellington
Categories: Maintenance, Project Management, Construction, Civil Engineering

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 12,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

Innovation and sustainability is afoot across our Lower North region and with our growth, we are seeking Project / Contract Managers to join our team. Regions where we have these opportunities are Hastings, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Dannevirke, Taranaki and Wellington. These are great roles for a driven individual looking to make their mark!

We have a wide range of contracts and projects where we can procure a full array of works, services and supply which means we go from major scale projects to small-scale projects. We work with civil projects, bridges, three waters, vegetation and a multitude of road maintenance activities in both urban and rural environments. You will be involved in the leading and mentoring our teams and assisting with the delivery on contract/project requirements, optimising resource use and achieving target results.

About the role
You will be producing project methodology, budgets and programmes, optimising resource use, all while leading and mentoring our teams. You will also be:

• Working in conjunction with the Senior Management teams to estimate and tender for new projects
• Overall responsibility for specific project implementation and delivery
• Developing and fostering strong relationships with our client, subcontractors and suppliers

About you
Maybe you are looking for your next challenge, or you are a seasoned Manager looking for change? Either way you will be passionate about project management, in particular civil maintenance, actively seek continuous improvement, and be an inspirational leader.

You will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• The ability to create and deliver a strong customer focus culture, and a collaborative approach to develop client relationships
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Proven track record in developing a culture that supports Health and Safety management, encouraging and rewarding excellence.
• Proven successful Contract Management experience ideally within Road Maintenance, Utilities and/or Construction
• Tertiary qualification, preferably in Business Management or Civil Engineering

Benefits
A role with us can enable you to develop and enhance your skills and experience. This is a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team thriving in a collaborative fast-paced environment. We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, great training and ongoing development, and the opportunity to advance your career within our organisation.