Special Projects Manager

Downer Group

Wellington, New Zealand
On-site
Infrastructure maintenance and/or construction background
Leadership capability for high performing teams
Project or contract management in infrastructure
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)

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Competitive remuneration package plus company vehicle, free access to Marram health care benefits, and discounted holiday homes.

Matching Summary

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).

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infrastructure maintenance and/or construction background
  • Leadership capability for high performing teams
  • Project or contract management in infrastructure
  • Commercial management experience
  • Managing pipeline of opportunities
  • Business development experience
  • Collaborative stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic and operationally credible leader
  • Driving Zero Harm and sustainability outcomes

Key Requirements

  • Significant travel across the South region

Work Rights

Not specified

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