WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Ventia is a leading, global organization dedicated to serving the community. You will be part of a well-established team that collaborates and supports each other to achieve shared goals. Ventia provides stable employment and fosters strong, healthy client relationships.
We also offer opportunities for learning and development that pave the way for career growth.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Construction Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the team within their branch and overseeing their specific portfolios. This role involves fostering and developing strong client relationships and providing exceptional bid support that goes above and beyond client expectations leading to securing healthy projects.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Delivery Support:
- Leading the management of company resources, machinery, materials, and staff to optimise contract quality and efficiency without compromising safety
- Continuously monitor contract deliverables whilst minimising and mitigating delivery risks.
- Strong financial management to meet budgets and maximize revenue, ensuring scope changes are soundly managed
- Provide leadership and technical inputto project teams, collaborating with the regional team for optimal resource productivity.
Business Development and Tender Bid Support:
- Foster constructive and collaborative relationships with key client representatives
- Assess and account for risks in contracts and proposals and provide input to ensure a viable delivery model
- Contribute to accurate estimating by identifying actual cost vs estimateContinuous Improvement and Operations:
- Ensure excellent risk and SHEQ performance within the project/business unit.
- Identify and implement areas for improvement and operational excellence, including technology and process enhancements.
- Promote a culture of safety above compliance, adhering to risk management and health, safety, and environmental standards.
Personal Leadership:
- Uphold Ventia’s values of Integrity, Collaboration, Challenge, and Ingenuity.
- Engage and develop the delivery team to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within client expectations.
ABOUT YOU
As the successful candidate, you will need to have extensive experience in Project or Construction management where you have successfully collaborated with a diverse range of stakeholders and clients, consistently achieving positive outcomes.
You will need to have a strong record in commercial management within a multi-disciplinary business environment.
Desirable Experience:
- Roading/Civil construction experience is essential, preferably within the local region. Familiarity with NZS3910 contracts are an advantage.
Education and Qualifications:
- NZ Driver’s Licence (Class 1)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) along with NZCE qualifications or equivalent.
ABOUT VENTIA
Ventia is one of New Zealand’s leading infrastructure services companies. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
WHAT MAKES YOU RIGHT FOR VENTIA?
- You’re a can-do person who goes above and beyond to get the job done.
- You put safety first.
- You share our values like integrity and excellence.
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the “apply now” button found on this page. For further information regarding this position please contact marie.sinajon@ventia.com
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical as well as a police check.
DIVERSITY
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTTBQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
