Construction Manager

4 weeks ago


Tauranga, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

The Downer Transport & Infrastructure business in the Bay of Plenty is looking for a highly motivated Construction Manager lead a high performing team & stream of civil roading works. Bring your strong civil construction and leadership experience to the fore and make this role your own.

We have a solid forward workload and plenty of variety to keep you and the team busy

**Te **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**
Working closely with our Regional Manager and local Project Managers, you'll support with the execution of our strategy and will operational excellence. You will be responsible fo delivery of roading construction activity within the Bay of Plenty region.

Leading a team of construction professionals, you will promote and drive:

- Our strategic business development for the Bay of Plenty Construction team
- Development of construction capability within the Project Managers and Project Engineers
- Growing the team, in both culture and capability of the team by providing clear and positive leadership
- Work with the Regional Manager to retain and enhance current business and develop capability to deliver on new business opportunitie
- Win well and deliver well (tendering through to delivery)
- Application of a risk management approach to the delivery of the consolidated regional programme

This is a Full Time, Permanent Opportunity based from our Tauriko, Tauranga depot.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
Along with your excellent people management skills, you’ll know and understand the construction industry and all the challenges and opportunities that it brings. You will also have:

- Tertiary engineering qualification in engineering (desirable)
- Proven business development track record in the construction sector
- Excellent commercial knowledge and the implementation of all NZS standards
- Proven successful management experience with responsibility and accountability for staff, plant and return on investment Proven successful project management experience with projects from 0-$100m and a suitable level of experience across a range of civil construction disciplines
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**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 salary and a company vehicle
- Health care and Wellbeing benefits
- Flexible working
- Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers
- Whanau Scholarships
- Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia

Have a look at our other great benefits here

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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