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Regional Construction Manager
Regional Construction ManagerDowner • New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Regional Construction Manager

Regional Construction Manager

Downer • New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

Seeking an experienced and people-focused Regional Construction Manager to lead our construction operations across the Taranaki and Taumarunui regions.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer :

  • Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
  • $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
  • Progression and development programs, including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

The Opportunity | Te Kōwhiringa

As the Regional Construction Manager, you'll provide strategic direction, support local managers, and ensure our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You'll bring a collaborative approach, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to inspire high performance across multi-disciplinary teams.

Your responsibilities will include :

  • Leading construction operations across the region to achieve business plans, budgets and strategic goals
  • Driving growth by retaining and enhancing current business and identifying new opportunities
  • Ensuring best-practice contract, project and quality management systems are in place
  • Championing Zero Harm and embedding safe behaviours across all teams
  • Coaching and developing managers and their teams, ensuring clear goals, regular reviews and strong succession planning
  • Building and maintaining strong, proactive relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Managing regional resources, including people, plant and technology, to maximise efficiency and returns
  • Providing accurate monthly reporting, commentary and recommended actions
  • Contributing to wider strategic planning as part of the Taranaki Leadership Team
  • Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Matua

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or business (preferred) or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years' experience in leadership roles within construction or infrastructure
  • Proven success in managing operational performance, plant and resources
  • Strong commercial and business development capability
  • A collaborative leadership style with high emotional intelligence
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, influence others and deliver results
  • A genuine commitment to Zero Harm, sustainability and quality excellence
  • Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

    If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is . We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

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