Senior Construction Manager at WSP

Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Contract Management, Construction Management, Civil Infrastructure, Project Controls, Risk Management, Budget Tracking, Stakeholder Management, Technical Leadership, NZS391X, Contract Administration, Tender Evaluation, Engineering Analysis, Mentoring, Business Development, Reporting

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you. WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time. Senior Construction Manager | Napier Join our Construction Management team in Hawke’s Bay and help deliver infrastructure projects that make a lasting difference to local communities. As a Senior Construction Manager, you will provide procurement, contract and construction management services across a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with clients, contractors and project teams, taking ownership of project delivery while providing technical leadership, commercial oversight and mentoring to others across the business. What you'll do * Act as Engineer’s Representative and/or Engineer’s Representative Assistant during the construction phase of projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and industry standards. * Prepare procurement and contract documentation, evaluate tenders and provide recommendations for contractor engagement. * Manage project controls including programme, communications, risk, variations, change management, cashflow and budget tracking. * Undertake investigations, inspections, engineering analysis and documentation to support successful project outcomes. * Monitor and report on project performance, including financial, quality, risk and programme metrics. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders. * Support business development activities, identify opportunities and contribute to proposals, fee estimates and offers of service. * Mentor and support colleagues while promoting best-practice contract and construction management across project teams. About you * Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline. * Ideally 8+ years’ experience in contract and construction management within civil infrastructure environments. * Experience acting as Engineer’s Representative and/or Contractor’s Representative on construction projects. * Strong knowledge of NZS391X and contract administration principles. * Proven ability to manage project controls including scheduling, risk management, variations, budgets and cashflow. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports. * A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders. * Current clean New Zealand Driver Licence. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply! #NZTransport #NZRegionalBusiness #NZWater #NZNapierJobs

Responsibilities

The Senior Construction Manager will provide procurement, contract, and construction management services for diverse civil infrastructure projects. They will act as the Engineer's Representative, managing project controls, financial metrics, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery.