Construction Management Practice Leader/principal - Auckland City, New Zealand - Stantec

Stantec
Stantec
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Auckland City, New Zealand

1 week ago

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Construction Management Practice Leader/Principal Transportation Engineer OS )


Description
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always
design with community in mind.


The opportunity | Ko te āheinga


Facilitate end-to-end delivery excellence in Construction Management through leading the development of innovation, best-practice, knowledge transfer, and technical integration within the Stantec business.

You will also provide input to client and project pursuits primarily within the New Zealand business and work with Practice, Market and Growth Leaders to define strategy and build our reputation, skills, and knowledge.


The Practice Leader is not a stand-alone position, it is a series of value-adding duties on top of your substantive position as a Principal Transportation Engineer with an expectation that the duties will take, on average, 8-16 hours per week.

The additional duties are accounted for within the utilisation target of your main technical role.


You'll join a team of transportation professionals where you will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to a national construction management group within a wider global community.

You'll be involved in a range of engineering projects in transportation throughout New Zealand


Your day-to-day activities would involve:
Practice Leader role

  • Coordinate the development and use of materials that improve the accuracy and efficiency of our service delivery.
  • Coordinate regular communication with fellow practitioners across the New Zealand business
  • Lead the Construction Management Practice and participate in other Communities of Practice
  • Identify technical skill gaps and proactively support career development opportunities for the practice area practitioners including the attainment of Waka Kotahi Engineer to Contract and Engineers Representative accreditation at the appropriate level.
  • Work closely with Group Leaders and Project Managers to resource bids and projects effectively.
  • Track Construction Management practitioners and skill levels of staff; and assist Team Leaders in developing recruitment and planning strategies, including engaging with prospective employees in the industry.
  • Assist in managing business risk through the selection of practice reviewers.
Technical role

  • You'll be involved in all stages of projects including project management, investigation, design, constructability, procurement, and contract management (MSQA).
  • Preparation of cost estimates for project design and construction projects including risk assessments to support contingency allowances.
  • Preparation of constructability assessments to inform constructability of our designs.
  • Undertake Engineer's constructability quality checks and reviews of our designs and drawings.
  • Assist with writing requests for tender and other procurement documents and working alongside tender evaluation teams.
  • Fulfil the role of Engineer's Representative or Engineer to Contract in the administration and surveillance of projects, in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures including Client contract management requirements.
  • Provide support and guidance, where required, on various projects including design and MSQA.
  • Preparation of project reports, site meeting records, observations and proceedings
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships through excellent project performance.
  • Ensure project delivery on agreed outputs for budget, on time and to quality standards.

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

  • Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment
  • Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and onthejob learning
  • Mentoring for your own development
  • Professional Memberships


  • Health Insurance

  • Income Protection Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health & Wellbeing Program
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Employee Assistance Program

About us | E pā ki a mātou
The Stantec community unites approximately 26,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history.

So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.


Qualifications

About you | E pā ana ki a koe

  • To be a degree qualified civil engineer with a minimum of 15 years' experience, in engineering consulting or contra
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