Construction Operations Manager

6 months ago


Palmerston North, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Downer NZ has many exciting opportunities ahead to help reimagine and transform Aotearoa New Zealand for future generations. We work collaboratively with our customers to support their infrastructure and services needs as they tackle aging assets, regulatory reform, climate change, new technologies, and changing consumer behaviours.

As a Construction Operations Manager you will contribute to the short-term and long-term planning of all amenities operations to ensure consistent, high levels of service are met. You will be accountable for operational effectiveness and for exchanging achievement and performance feedback to the Regional Construction Manager.
- Plan work steams to ensure adequate contract management resource field resource and plant resources
- Maintain, winning relationships with Subcontractors to ensure they and Downer are successful together.
- To support the construction team in providing added value solutions to customers and operational delivery teams.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
- You’ll need demonstrated industry or similar experience in the Construction industry
- Proven business management experience with responsibility and accountability for staff, plant and return on investment
- Proven understanding of financial management including revenue, expected margin, procurement, receipting, cost control and WIP
- Proven understanding of general and special conditions of contract
- Strong programming and planning skills including measuring and reporting progress programme
- A strong track record of leading teams within and across contracts
- The ability to deal with unexpected events/make decisions and provide direction to work teams
- The willingness to provide solutions to assist with a ‘continual improvement’ philosophy

**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:

- Competitive remuneration package and company vehicle
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, 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**

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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