Contracts Manager

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors who innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere. We redefine what’s possible by addressing critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

Our Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource, with dams and hydropower being a key focus for resilience and renewable energy solutions. We have over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.

About The Role

Our Contracts Managers are crucial in ensuring project delivery assurance for our clients during the procurement and construction phases. This role involves supporting clients in engaging and managing physical works contractors. You will coordinate and support the delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk. Your responsibilities will include undertaking site inspections, field investigations, feasibility assessments, and constructability reviews. You will also prepare and review project documentation, including cost estimates, tender documents, contract administration records, and project reports. Assisting with tender evaluations and providing support during procurement and construction phases are key aspects of this role. You will monitor project financial performance, track, forecast, and report on construction activities. Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, stakeholders, and internal teams through effective communication is essential. You will identify and help resolve technical and project delivery issues collaboratively. Furthermore, you will support and share knowledge with junior team members, ensure project meetings, actions, records, and documentation are maintained according to requirements, and deliver work in accordance with company quality, health, safety, and environmental standards, while proactively managing project risks. Other duties as reasonably required will also be part of your role.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a professional with a relevant technical tertiary qualification and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including familiarity with NZS39XX contracts. Strong skills in cost estimating, tender preparation, and report writing are essential. You should possess clear and consistent communication abilities to build trust and support peers and clients. Experience in the coordination and management of sub-contractors, site supervisors, and suppliers is also required.

Perks and Benefits

At Stantec, we are committed to your growth and fulfillment. We offer a range of supportive benefits, including:

• Professional Development and Support: Flexible working arrangements (including purchasing extra leave, school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing), learning and talent development programs, professional memberships, service recognition awards, and mentorship.
• Wellbeing and Connection: Health insurance, income continuance insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, participation in the Developing Professionals Group (a global network for those with under 10 years of experience), and an Office Social Club with events.

About Us (Global and Local)

Stantec has been serving clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years, with almost 900 professionals across the country. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life. Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees in over 450 locations across six continents, working from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning.

Additional Information

Applications close Friday 10th June. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment, including disability and protected veteran status.