Job no: 567862 Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Categories: Management, Maintenance, Construction
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.
Our Transport Services business is a market leader, shaping and influencing the future of New Zealand?s infrastructure. Incorporating more than 2,500 employees, this business covers a diverse range of services including operations and maintenance of road, rail, port and airport infrastructure, material production and manufacturing, technical services, leading research and development facilities and a large asset base including fixed and mobile assets, with revenues exceeding $800m annually.
A fantastic opportunity has come up for an experienced Maintenance Contract Manager to join our team based in Gisborne. Best part about this is you will be a critical Senior Manager leading the business bringing your commercial acumen to the fore. You?ll be a motivated, all-round team player working within the Gisborne Network Outcomes Contract (NOC) across the Gisborne Northern and Western Networks.
What?s in it for you
You can make this role your own and lead and mentor a fantastic team of professionals! Show off your skills and expertise to really make a difference within a progressive team environment. Other benefits include:
Excellent opportunities for career growth and development through our internal external training programmes
A supportive and collaborative team with the opportunity to be mentored by industry experts
A competitive remuneration package including a company vehicle
About the role
Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be developing and creating the best go-to civil maintenance crews in the region. You will be involved in programming and delivery of the maintenance contracts with New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and their stakeholders ensuring successful outcomes are delivered to the contract requirements. You will also:
Provide solid leadership and be responsible for the management and growth of the NOC team
Ensure effective & efficient resource across the network is provided and contract engineers are coached and provided knowledge and support to achieve good contract outcomes
Develop and implement best practice initiatives to improve performance, efficiency and delivery
Make sound decisions, build strong relationships and deliver excellent customer service to NZTA and their stakeholders
About you
You?ll be a strong leader and an influencer with proven experience in motivating your team and driving them to success. You will have experience managing multiple projects from start to finish with your team. Along with this, you will also:
Hold a tertiary qualification or equivalent in Engineering
Have at least 7 years? proven Project/Contract Management experience with at least 5 years? experience in Civil Engineering field. Road Maintenance experience would be preferable
Bring strong commercial & business acumen - ability to read, understand and ensure contract specifications and contract requirements are fully implemented (RAMM and NZ3910 preferably)
Have proven history in developing a culture of both Zero Harm and one Team
Coming into this role would help enable you to develop and enhance your skills and would be a great opportunity for you to join our culturally diverse and inclusive organisation.
Don?t miss the chance to become a key part of our expert team, if you are ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you! To apply please go to www.downercareers.co.nz using job reference number 567862 .
Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test & medical.
Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don\'t delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Advertised: 13 Jul 2020 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Jul 2020 New Zealand Standard Time
