Regional Construction Manager

5 days ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**Te**kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic leader to join our Manawatu-Whanganui team as the Regional Construction Manager. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire the construction team in securing projects across the region. You will ensure excellence in quality, safety, governance, and project standards while driving financial performance and operational efficiency.

You will play a key role in fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams, cultivate strong client relationships, and manage resources effectively will be critical to your success.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Drive business growth by identifying opportunities for revenue expansion and market presence in Civil Construction activities
- Support operational teams with clarity on business planning and forward-looking strategies
- Oversee financial and commercial aspects of projects, ensuring profitability and alignments with business goals
- Ensure sound financial performance through rigorous project bidding, cost control, and contract managementChampion a safety-first culture by embedding Zero Harm principles in all activities

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

As an experienced Senior Construction or Project Manager, you’ll bring with you a proven record of putting people first through providing decisive and inclusive leadership to your teams and the wider business. You’ll also have:

- Ideally you will possess a BE or NZCE equivalent qualification and/or over 5 years of civil project management/engineering experience
- Strategic planning skills, focused on delivering BAU with excellence whilst growing our market
- Strong communication skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships
- A collaborative approach and ability to engage at all levels of the business
- Demonstrated capability in financial and performance managementExtensive construction experience in delivering contracts including demonstrated capability in commercial acumen, project controls, programme management and resource planning.

**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:

- 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
- Great promotion and career development opportunities

Have a look at our other great benefits 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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