The remuneration range for this role is $115,000 to $163,000 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.The opportunityAs Capital Projects Commercial Lead, you will provide strategic commercial leadership for Wellington Water's capital work programmes, by collaborating with multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure procurement models are developed to achieve value while maintaining an emphasis on delivery and risk management.
This is a strategic role that will lean on your ability to build meaningful commercial relationships with our consultant and contractor panels throughout programme life-cycles and identify and action areas for improvement.
Day to day you will:Lead cost analysis, contract negotiations and dispute resolution for major infrastructure projects.Develop and implement procurement strategies for capital projects, including innovative delivery models.Establish and maintain commercial frameworks to drive improved cost visibility and value.Provide strategic commercial advice to project teams and coordinate legal support.Monitor market conditions and maintain price benchmarking to inform estimating processes.About youTo be successful in this role you will bring:MCIPS qualification or relevant tertiary qualification.Extensive experience in infrastructure commercial management on complex projects over $50M.Ability to partner effectively with Senior Leaders and have meaningful impact on programme outcomes.Deep knowledge of NZ contract mechanisms including NZS, NEC and FIDIC frameworks.Strong financial analysis skills and commercial acumen.Proven track record in developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships.BenefitsAt Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities.
We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.Our benefits include:Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home per week.Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually.Formal and informal professional development opportunities.5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service.About usWellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa.
Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed.
We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart.
Our people are passionate about providing water services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau and Mana.Applications close: 7th November 2024How to applyTo apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site.
Please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.For further information, email: Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water.
You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.