Major Infrastructure Project in Hawke’s Bay
We’re seeking a commercially strong Contracts Manager / Project Director to lead the delivery of a large, high-value infrastructure package in Hawke’s Bay.
This role is focused on contract performance, margin protection, programme oversight and senior stakeholder management. Site safety is managed operationally by the delivery teams — your role is to ensure the contract performs and the numbers stack up.
We’re Open To
- A senior Electrical or Mechanical leader who has delivered large, high-value services packages and understands complex contractual environments
- A Project Manager / Senior PM from a main contractor with proven end-to-end contract delivery experience on major builds
Commercial Ownership
- Full P&L responsibility
- Lead financial forecasting and cost control
- Manage variations, extensions of time and contractual claims
- Protect margin and identify commercial opportunities
- Ensure delivery aligns with contract conditions
- Monitor programme performance and key milestones
- Identify commercial risk early and implement mitigation strategies
- Clear, structured monthly reporting
- Maintain visibility across budget, labour productivity and procurement
- Ensure claims are prepared accurately and submitted on time
- Lead Project Managers and commercial teams
- Maintain accountability across delivery functions
- Drive performance standards and contractual discipline
- Senior interface with client representatives
- Manage commercial discussions professionally and strategically
- Maintain strong working relationships while protecting contractual position
- Strong commercial and contractual acumen
- Experience running sizeable project budgets
- Confidence managing claims, risk and programme at a senior level
- Clear, composed leadership style
- Ability to balance client relationships with margin protection
Confidential applications are welcom
