Description We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager to join our Region's Senior Leadership Team and lead our Liveable Streets Road Maintenance Contract team in Auckland.
Liveable Streets is a joint venture between Higgins and HEB Construction to deliver the South Rural Road Corridor Maintenance Contract for Auckland Transport.
The Liveable Streets team is well established and performing well, in year 3 of the 10 year contract.
They are responsible for sealed and unsealed road maintenance, emergency management, customer and stakeholder management and a large programme of surfacing renewals and rehabilitation works.
In this role you will lead a large team to successfully deliver all network maintenance and renewals, including all aspects of commercial and financial performance, variation pricing, client liaison and work programming.
You will be the key contact to ensure the existing collaborative long-term working relationships are maintained with the client, suppliers and other stakeholders including the community.Come join the Higgins Team:Significant leadership opportunityCompetitive salary + company vehicle Relocation packages available Join a supportive team that treat each other like WhanauCareer development opportunities to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businessesAccess to Fletcher Building Benefits Programme, including: Market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life's most significant events.FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare fundsA significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung.What you'll bring to the role: Extensive proven experience in New Zealand road maintenance contractsUnderstanding of the technical, contractual and financial requirement involved in a roading maintenance contractProven leadership capability with the ability to make strategic decisions, using strong commercial acumen to deliver consistent business performanceDemonstrate a strong client focus, building strong, long-term relationships Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project and knowledge of CRM systemsWorking understanding and ability to use RAMM, RAMM Contractor, Pocket RAMMBeing adaptable, flexible and having the proven ability to be successful in a dynamic environment.Commitment to the highest standards of health and safetyPreferable but not essential, Tertiary qualifications BEng, NZCE (Civil) or Diploma in Engineering or equivalentHiggins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand.
We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day.
We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace.
The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you'll need to be fit for work!Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o nga rori, kia haumaru ai nga haerenga.Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match % of the requirements.
So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway.
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