Renewals Delivery Manager - Connect Hamilton

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package and company vehicle
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Progression and development programs, including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Renewals Delivery Manager to join the Connect Hamilton Alliance.

Connect Hamilton is a collaborative working agreement between Hamilton City Council and Downer, responsible for the planning and delivery of most transportation-related physical works across Hamilton, including maintenance and renewal activities. With a high-performance approach, Connect Hamilton thrives on continuous improvement, embraces innovation, and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo to deliver better outcomes for the community.

As the Renewals Delivery Manager you'll lead the planning, development and delivery readiness of the renewals programme, ensuring projects are forecasted and prepared for successful handover to Project Engineers.

But let's dig a little deeper, you will also:

• Lead the development of a forward works programme, ensuring projects are sufficiently scoped, investigated, budgeted and delivery-ready.
• Coordinate planning, design and stakeholder inputs to support successful project delivery.
• Work closely with Asset Management, Design and Delivery teams to align programmes with network priorities and asset outcomes.
• Manage programme-level financial tracking, forecasting and reporting.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and practical support to Project Engineers while maintaining accountability within delivery teams.
• Facilitate smooth project handovers, ensuring scope, budgets, risks and delivery requirements are clearly understood.
• Build strong relationships across Hamilton City Council, Downer and Alliance partners to drive successful outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, performance and programme delivery.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Hamilton.

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• 5+ years' experience in civil infrastructure, renewals, construction or network maintenance.
• Strong planning, delivery management and financial forecasting capability.
• Experience developing projects and preparing them for successful handover into delivery.
• Experience working closely with Asset management and Design teams.
• Proven ability to mentor and support team members
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Confidence giving and receiving feedback while building trusted relationships.
• Relevant engineering, construction management or project management qualifications are desirable but not essential

Who You Are

You're a collaborative and driven leader who knows how to bring people together to achieve results. You build strong relationships, influence stakeholders at all levels, and aren't afraid to have constructive conversations when needed. You give and receive feedback well, enjoy mentoring others, and take pride in developing delivery-ready projects that set teams up for success.

Above all, you're motivated by continuous improvement, accountability and delivering great outcomes for customers and communities.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application. The reference number for this role is 737167.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.