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Downer New Zealand

Program Director

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Queenstown

Job Description

Who We Are

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the Utilities sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.

About the Role

An opportunity has become available for a Program Director for Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit reporting to the General Manager of Water Services & Projects. The Program Director is responsible for the management and performance of the Water Services and construction contracts in the Otago/Southland region. This includes financial management, health & safety, contract and business compliance, and best practice in 3 Waters delivery. The successful candidate will envision themselves attending to duties such as:

  • Responsible for operations teams and to monitor operational performance ensuring that efficient and effective practices are implemented, and resources are optimised
  • Sub-contractor management, development and implementation of planned works programmes and the successful execution of all capital delivery projects
  • Understand and implement all requirements in contract documents, to ensure clients expectations are met, plus regularly review contract documentation to identify any contract changes or variations, report and communicate accordingly
  • Ensure contract risks and compliance issues are identified and minimised with appropriate controls in place
  • Manage the allocation of people, plant, technology and resources to optimize working shifts to minimise downtime.
  • Effectively forecast to ensure continuous employment of people and assets
  • Provide active leadership of contracts and staff, in line with Downer values, policies and procedures, including the Downer Standard, and Downer Difference programs
  • Manage Water operations to achieve a superior level of safety, environmental and quality performance


About You

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in an engineering/maintenance position of responsibility
  • Ideally a relevant tertiary level water/engineering related qualification
  • New Zealand water industry experience and ideally international experience
  • Strong Contract Management skills associated with construction and maintenance/utilities contracts
  • Understanding of, and experience with Job Management and Asset Management Systems
  • Commercial acumen including the ability to prepare progress and claim reports and to produce and interpret monthly financial reports to P&L level
  • Ability to price minor/capital work utilities projects
  • Experienced with and strong commitment to health and safety initiatives
  • Ability to lead and work in a team
  • Self-motivated, energetic, proactive and results orientated
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in dealing with the public
  • High level of computer literacy; advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and in-house information management systems
  • Must be available to travel to sites
  • Hold a valid driver’s license; class 1


What We Offer

  • Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
  • Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.
  • Competitive remuneration package including a travel allowance
  • Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry
  • Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
  • Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company



Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.

Hard Skills Required

  • Contract Management
  • Financial Management
  • Risk Management
  • Asset Management
  • Project Scheduling

Soft Skills Required

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability

Benefits and Perks

  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • Bereavement Leave
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • Sick Leave
  • 💯
    Employee Mentoring Program
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🔋
    Unlimited Annual Leave
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops
  • Wellbeing Support
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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