Contract Manager - Generation

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking an experienced Contract Manager - Generation to lead the successful delivery of generation and renewable energy projects across New Zealand. Reporting to the National Transmission Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in managing project delivery, commercial outcomes, client relationships, and operational performance across a diverse portfolio of work. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with key industry stakeholders while leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes. Supporting New Zealand's evolving energy landscape, you'll be responsible for driving project success from concept through to completion, ensuring contractual obligations are met while identifying opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and business growth. What you’ll do Lead the delivery of generation and renewable energy projects, ensuring safety, quality, financial and operational performance targets are achieved Manage project scoping, estimating, pricing, subcontractors, scheduling, variations, cost control, and project closeout activities Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted partner and key point of contact Drive commercial performance through forecasting, invoicing, risk management, and contract compliance Champion Downer's Zero Harm culture while promoting continuous improvement across project delivery and business operations What we offer Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments What we’re looking for Proven experience within the power generation, transmission or renewable energy sector Demonstrated success managing contracts, projects, or operational delivery within a utility, infrastructure, or construction environment Strong commercial, financial and contractual management capability #J-18808-Ljbffr