Commercial Manager - - 42431 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Commercial Manager to join the Maintenance JV Team working on the Ara Tūhono Pūhoi to Warkworth PPP project which has extend SH1’s northern motorway 18.5km from the Johnstones Hill Tunnels to Warkworth.

What you’ll be doing

As part of a small, high performing team, you will play a hands on role in the day to day commercial and contractual management of the Maintenance phase of the PPP. Your key responsibilities will include:

Providing contract oversight and ensuring full compliance with all obligations and entitlements
Leading the preparation, development and management of change notices, directions and contractual correspondence
Protecting the JV’s commercial entitlements and contractual timeframes, including claims and risk mitigation
Managing the end-to-end procurement process including sourcing, evaluating and engaging subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
Ensuring all subcontract agreements are in place, compliant and executed prior to works commencing
Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risk, developing practical mitigation strategies
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners and service providers
This role has a strong focus on contract administration, compliance and claims, rather than cost control or quantity surveying

What you’ll bring to the role

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
Proven experience in contractual and commercial management, ideally within infrastructure or maintenance environments
Experience working within PPP contract models
Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex contractual issues
Demonstrated experience in risk management and developing effective mitigation strategies
Ability to work collaboratively within a small team and engage confidently with senior stakeholders

Why join Higgins

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation and career growth — because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.