Contract Manager Southland/Invercargill

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Contract Manager located Southland/Invercargill NZ. Come and join our team working within the EU National Water division The opportunity The Contract Manager role is a critical Utilities senior leadership team (SLT) role responsible for the leadership, growth and operational oversight of single Water contracts, project, or joint venture with revenue below $35M. What you'll do Use governance forums, reporting, forecasting and planning processes to ensure we have the resources and capability in place to deliver on our promises to customers, now and in futureEnsure resources and strategies are in place to manage financial and commercial risks aimed at achieving positive and sustainable outcomesPeople leadership, including talent management, resourcing, inclusion and retentionPrepare Contract variations and retention of existing ContractsProfitability, Growth and Cost management including Margin ImprovementImplementing commercial risk and issue managementDeliver strategic management of internal and external relationships, with a culture of value-added partnerships What we offer Relocation assistance, pending residing locationCompetitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed companyStructured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating ModelA suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond BlueRetail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZWe are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments What we're looking for Experience managing operational budget setting and realisation in the infrastructure engineering, construction and maintenance industriesExtensive knowledge of organisational, management and leadership practicesAbility to manage a portfolio of contracts/projects of varying size and complexityExcellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience reporting to senior decision makersAccomplished to lead operational delivery of capital projects and service contracts that are both a combination of self-perform, and subcontract partner delivery modelsExposure of mobilising large contracts and workforces on a greenfield and/or brownfield basis About Energy & Utilities Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople. 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. How to apply Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.