About Us
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.

About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

Job Description
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:

Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
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

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer Asphalt Surfacing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contract Manager -Surfacing to lead operations, drive profitable growth, and ensure contract delivery excellence.

As the Contracts Manager – Surfacing, you will oversee operations for specific contracts, ensuring contract requirements are met, resources are optimised, and target results are achieved. You will play a critical role in managing operational performance, developing client relationships, and maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure contract performance meets customer requirements, manage budgets and documentation, resolve contractual issues, and oversee monthly claims.
Foster team development, succession planning, and positive working relationships, ensuring team members are trained and supported.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, anticipate and resolve issues, and identify new business opportunities.
Demonstrate sound technical capability in the specific area of surfacing and chip seal-related products, specifications and industry requirements.
Develop and implement plans and procedures to ensure the profitable and viable growth of all Contracts and achieve business plan promises, return on assets and cash requirements.
Lead Zero Harm initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, promoting a culture of responsibility, and managing risks effectively.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You’ll need to have experience managing surfacing contracts (both long and short term), and you’ll have:

A tertiary qualification, ideally in Business Management or Civil Engineering.
Extensive experience in road surfacing operations and managing crews.
Proven experience at delivering results in a commercially competitive environment where a focus on service and operational excellence is paramount.
Proven experience of HSE/QA in a commercial environment.
Understanding of financial and accounting processes, including preparation of progress and claim reports and producing and interpreting monthly financial reports to P&L level.
Ultimately you will be a natural leader focusing on customer relations to ensure the success of the contract. If you are an experienced Contract Engineer looking for that next step or an experienced Contract Manager wanting some stability, this could be the right role for you!

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 715419

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.

Surfacing Contracts Manager

Downer New Zealand

Surfacing Contracts Manager

Downer New Zealand

Wellington

Downer New Zealand

Surfacing Contracts Manager

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