Project Engineer or Contracts Manager

The Company Mills Albert is a family-owned civil contracting company based on the Kāpiti Coast, operating across the central and lower North Island. We're a sustainable, family-based business that prides itself on delivering quality services through experience, reliability, and strong relationships with our clients and the wider community. With a diverse workload spanning coastal protection, water infrastructure, rail, emergency response and civil construction projects, Mills Albert continues to build a strong reputation as a trusted contractor throughout the region. The Role We're looking for an experienced Project Engineer or Project Manager to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of civil construction projects while developing towards a Contracts Management position over time and we welcome candidates to apply who are already performing at this level. Working closely with the senior contracts manager, commercial manager, operational leaders and clients, you'll play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering projects safely, profitably and to a high standard. You'll be involved in both technical and commercial aspects of delivery, from programming and cost control through to client management and variations. Key Responsibilities Plan, programme and coordinate civil construction projects. Monitor project costs, productivity and forecast performance. Manage client relationships and support commercial outcomes. Prepare monthly claims, variations and project reporting. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and project resources. Identify and capture additional project scope opportunities. Support quality, environmental and health & safety objectives. Work collaboratively with operational teams to deliver successful project outcomes. About You We're seeking someone with a strong civil construction background who is looking to grow their commercial and project management capability within a collaborative and experienced team. You’ll Bring A Civil Engineering qualification or proven experience in a PE or PM role within New Zealand Experience managing and delivering civil infrastructure projects Strong understanding of project planning, programming and construction methodologies. Exposure to project financial management, claims and variations. Sound working knowledge of NZS 3910 Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills. A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of project outcomes. Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence, and willingness to travel throughout the region Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in New Zealand Why Join Us? At Mills Albert, we are passionate about our people and proud of our family culture. We offer a wellness programme that includes subsidised medical support, and we offer continuous learning and development opportunities. You’ll Also Benefit From Competitive salary package Company vehicle KiwiSaver Medical Insurance Phone and laptop Diverse and interesting civil infrastructure projects Supportive, down-to-earth team environment A strong connection to the community #J-18808-Ljbffr