Contract Manager - - 43938 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Lead the Waikato District Council Northern Road Maintenance and Renewals Contract, a $25M-$26M annual programme managing a 1,200km network across North Waikato.

With the contract approaching its second year of a potential 10-year term, this is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established operation while helping shape its future direction. You'll work closely with a collaborative client and experienced operational team to drive performance across the network.

Covering communities across Tuakau, Pokeno, Huntly and Te Kauwhata, the programme includes day-to-day road maintenance, unsealed road grading, emergency response and network renewals. Working alongside a collaborative client and experienced operational team, you'll provide commercial, strategic and governance leadership to deliver strong outcomes for the network, the client and local communities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall delivery and performance of the maintenance contract, ensuring contractual obligations, service levels and commercial targets are achieved
Build and maintain strong relationships with Waikato District Council, stakeholders, subcontractors and wider project partners
Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, risk management, variations and contract profitability
Provide leadership and direction to Operations, Renewals and support teams, ensuring alignment across programmes and priorities
Drive governance, reporting and decision-making processes, identifying risks, opportunities and improvement initiatives
Champion safety, quality and customer outcomes across all maintenance and renewals activities

What You'll Bring to the Role

Extensive experience leading large roading maintenance contracts with full commercial accountability
Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management or a related discipline, with project management or business qualifications advantageous
Strong understanding of contract management frameworks, asset management principles and performance-based maintenance contracts
Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, variations, claims and commercial risk while delivering profitable outcomes
Experience building productive relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
A collaborative leadership style with strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills

What’s on offer

Senior leadership position and member of the Higgins regional Senior Leadership Team
Responsibility for a 1,200km road network across North Waikato
Opportunity to help shape a contract approaching its second year of a potential 10-year term
Autonomy to lead the contract, backed by the resources, expertise and support of the wider Higgins business
Opportunity to further develop your leadership capability and progress into wider regional leadership opportunities
Strong partnership with a collaborative and engaged client
Competitive salary package, with relocation support available
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
In-house technical training and leadership development programmes
Access to a broad network of technical, commercial and operational expertise
A range of retail benefits for you and your family to enjoy

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, delivering roading, maintenance and civil infrastructure projects that keep New Zealand communities connected. Backed by VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction and transport infrastructure, we offer the strength of an international business alongside the agility and relationships of a locally focused team.

This is an opportunity to join a business with a long-term outlook, strong technical capability and a genuine commitment to developing its people.

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.