Special Projects Manager
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 offer:
- Competitive remuneration package plus company vehicle
- 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 leaders programme for top performers
Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity
We are seeking a commercially astute Special Projects Manager South to provide regional leadership across our Transport & Infrastructure business reporting to the Capability Manager South.
Wellington is the preferred location; however we are open to candidates based in Hawkes Bay Manawatū Christchurch or Dunedin. This role will require significant travel across the South region.
This role strengthens capability across the South Region by supporting teams to deliver maintenance and construction projects safely efficiently and in line with The Downer Standard (TDS) and Downer Governance Management (DGM). Working closely with the Capability and Opportunities Leadership Team you will drive improvement initiatives that lift contract performance and embed best practice systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee end to end project delivery including planning scheduling budgeting and risk management
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and construction contracts
- Analyse and optimise business processes to improve efficiency productivity and quality
- Provide hands on involvement and support across key contracts
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Executive General Manager South Capability teams Regional Managers Commercial & Risk Managers and Finance
- Lead by example in driving Zero Harm and sustainability outcomes
Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills
You will be a strategic operationally credible leader with a strong background in infrastructure maintenance and/or construction
- Proven leadership capability enabling high performing empowered teams
- Demonstrated experience in project or contract management within the infrastructure sector
- Commercial management experience in maintenance and/or construction
- Experience managing a pipeline of opportunities including pre-position and pre-bid activity
- Demonstrated business development experience in a commercial environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Ko wai mātou Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer Then head to our People Sitehere!
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 729744
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
