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Surfacing Assistant Contracts Manager

2 months ago


Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand Downer Full time

Windy Wellington has an opportunity for you to launch your career as an Assistant Contract Manager

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

As Assistant Contract Manager you will be responsible to plan and direct operations to achieve above requirements, build client relations and maintain all Safety, Environmental and Quality assurance systems.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You'll bring a high level communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to influence with demonstrated leadership behaviours that empower others. Plus you'll have the ability to think outside the box and innovate, enabling improvement to the service to mutual benefit of all stakeholders.

In your tool box you will also have:

  • A tertiary engineering qualification with a minimum of five years' working experience in project management/engineering experience in asphalt and or sealing operations.
  • Ability to interrogate SOR / Contract documents and utilize to the benefit of the contracts.
  • Experience in managing long term and short term contracts, working within and meeting deadlines.
  • Understanding of financial and accounting processes, to include preparation of progress and claim reports and producing and interpreting monthly financial reports to P&L level.
  • Previous experience in compliance with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.

Windy Wellington has an opportunity for you to launch your career as an Assistant Contract Manager

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

As Assistant Contract Manager you will be responsible to plan and direct operations to achieve above requirements, build client relations and maintain all Safety, Environmental and Quality assurance systems.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You'll bring a high level communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to influence with demonstrated leadership behaviours that empower others. Plus you'll have the ability to think outside the box and innovate, enabling improvement to the service to mutual benefit of all stakeholders.

In your tool box you will also have:

  • A tertiary engineering qualification with a minimum of five years' working experience in project management/engineering experience in asphalt and or sealing operations.
  • Ability to interrogate SOR / Contract documents and utilize to the benefit of the contracts.
  • Experience in managing long term and short term contracts, working within and meeting deadlines.
  • Understanding of financial and accounting processes, to include preparation of progress and claim reports and producing and interpreting monthly financial reports to P&L level.
  • Previous experience in compliance with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.
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:
  • All the tools of trade you need to do your job
  • Discounts for Samsung, 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
Have a look at our other great benefits here

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application The reference number for this role is

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.

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