Contract Manager Asphalt Paving

at  Downer Group

Downer NZ 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.
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
As the Asphalt Paving Contract Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, delivery and performance of the Paving contracts across the Lower South Island 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 contractChampioning 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 in engineering (BE or NZCE, or equivalent) and/or at least 5 years project management/engineering experience in asphalt and or sealing operations 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 ideasProven track record in developing a culture that supports SQE management, encouraging and rewarding excellence

• 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 contractChampioning excellence, health, and safet