This role is responsible for ensuring all Council owned buildings and facilities are compliant, safe, and well-maintained.
The Contract Manager Building Facilities will manage contractors to ensure work is undertaken as expected, oversee the lifecycle of buildings, and provide advice around activity planning and budgeting for buildings.Responsibilities will include:Manage the community facilities building asset activities and relevant contractor resources.Monitor performance of contractors, including conducting audits.Ensure building-related compliance with legislation, and necessary consents are obtained.Oversee, develop, and assign tasks to the building asset maintenance officer (direct report).Prioritize critical work streams and develop work programs with contractors and internal team.Ensure health and safety standards are maintained in all activities.Address community feedback and communicate with elected representatives to ensure service levels are met and projects meet community needs.Our ideal candidate will:Demonstrate knowledge in building/facility legislation and risk management principles.Have experience in or understanding of the local government context.Have general management skills including financial management, project management, stakeholder management, and experience in leading others.Possess excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and presenting skills.Have a proven track record of developing and maintaining professional relationships.Be committed to continuous learning and development and stay up-to-date with best practices.About CouncilWith 11% of the total land area of New Zealand, including Fiordland National Park and Stewart Island, The Southland District Council has the largest land area to manage of any territorial authority.
Council not only encompasses the management and improvement of physical assets such as roads, bridges, water supply, cemeteries, and parks but also the Southland communities' social, economic, cultural, and environmental wellbeing.Our 200+ staff are diverse in their backgrounds, skillset, and location, spread across three Invercargill offices (Forth Street, 20 and 42 Don Street) and seven area offices situated at Riverton, Otautau, Te Anau, Winton, Oban, Lumsden, and Wyndham.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of community facilities in our district, for current and future generations to enjoy.If you're up for the challenge then please follow the link to download a job description and apply online today.Applications close on the 9 January 2025
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