Contract Engineer

Downer Group

The Role

Overview

Manage contract delivery, budgeting, and stakeholder relations for civil projects in Invercargill.

Key Responsibilities

  • estimating
  • continuous improvement
  • project execution
  • contract management
  • client relations
  • budget planning

Tasks

-Work closely with estimators to prepare accurate estimates and tenders for contracts and variations -Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes -Oversee project execution, ensuring quality, safety, and environmental standards are met -Manage assigned contracts efficiently, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, timelines and financial targets -Maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder engagement to facilitate successful project delivery -Develop project methodology budgets, and programs for construction, maintenance, sealing and surfacing

Requirements

  • negotiation
  • surfacing
  • civil engineering
  • contract management
  • project delivery
  • financial oversight

What You Bring

-Strong relationship management and negotiation skills. -Experience in surfacing, sealing, or pavement construction would be advantageous -A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or related field -Proven experience in contract management, project delivery, and financial oversight

Benefits

-Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes -Great promotion and career development opportunities -$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer -Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!

The Company

About Downer Group

-Founded in 1933 by Arnold Fielder Downer, the company is headquartered in Sydney. -It offers a wide range of services, including engineering, construction, infrastructure management, and resource-based services. -Downer Group's comprehensive service offerings and extensive industry experience position it as a leader in delivering essential infrastructure and services across Australia and New Zealand.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Utilities

Industrial

Energy

and more...

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug test -medical examination -ministry of justice check