Senior Contracts Manager - ( 26000090 )

Description

• Location: Hasting

• Full time - 40 hours per week

• Salary range for this role is between $115,000 - $125,000

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

Stantec’s Transport team in New Zealand is proud to deliver accessible and reliable transport options that get people and freight from A to B. Our 220-strong team is proud to work with local authorities and councils on efforts spanning state highways, rail, road safety, disaster preparedness, and asset management. We’re focused on futureproofing our infrastructure and creating smarter transport choices for our clients and communities.

Role description:

To provide civil engineering technical expertise and knowledge to contribute to the successful delivery of tender/contract documentation, procurement/tendering, construction contract management, and monitoring, surveillance and quality assurance (MSQA) activities for our client’s capital, low risk - low cost, minor improvement and multi-modal projects.

About the role

• Preparation of cost estimates for construction including risk assessments to support contingency allowances.

• Support and as appropriate participate in the preparation of tender documents and the evaluation of tenders.

• Liaise with external and government authorities, community groups, agencies and appropriate technical, operational and project staff to ensure the impact of works is minimised.

• Act in the role of Engineer’s Representative or Engineer’s Representative Assistant in the administration and surveillance of projects, in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures including Client contract management requirements.

• Provide guidance, direction and support to junior team members and Engineer’s Representative’s Assistants to develop their skills and experience in contract management.

• Ensure meetings are managed and documented with actions assigned.

• Financial tracking, forecasting, reporting and management of construction projects.

• Comprehensive documentation and record management in accordance with project plans and client requirements.

• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with local contractors, clients and team members.

• Client facing and go-to person on construction projects with client political and technical team interface (Councillors and Asset Managers).

• Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.

• Undertake miscellaneous tasks and projects assigned to you from time to time by Management.

What we offer:

Professional development and support

• Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing

• Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities

• Professional memberships

• Service recognition awards

• Mentorship

Wellbeing and connection opportunities

• Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience

• Office Social Club and events

How to apply:

Applications close on Friday 17th April 2026

About Stantec:

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Qualifications

About you:

• Relevant technical tertiary qualification.

• At least 10 years’ relevant professional experience, with 2 or more years in New Zealand

• The ability to manage and deliver civil construction projects

• Excellent cost estimating, tender preparation and commercial report writing skills.

• Will have clear and consistent communication to build trust and provide support to peers and clients

• Management of sub-contractors, site supervisors and suppliers.

• Ideally experience some experience of recent Hawkes' Bay Cyclone Gabrielle recovery projects.

• Have a strong interest in professional development and building a challenging career in transport engineering.

Primary Location : New Zealand-Hawkes Bay-Hastings

Organization : BC-3102 Transpt-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 1, 2026, 3:20:23 PM

Req ID: 26000090

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans