Special Projects Manager

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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

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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

DescriptionKo te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei Why you will enjoy working hereDowner is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be offer:Competitive remuneration package plus company vehicleFree access to Marram health care ben...