Contract Manager

Swap the daily grind for a mountain view - advance your career with SouthRoads!

• A committed, friendly crew who've got your back
• A strong South Island company that's built to last
• A competitive remuneration package (yes, the good kind)

So, who are we? SouthRoads is a specialist civil construction and maintenance company. We develop commercial and residential sites, build 3 waters and drainage, construct and maintain roads, put in bridges, and get stuck into plenty of other general contracting work.

As part of the HW Richardson Group, we work right across the lower South Island for all sorts of clients, with a team of over 400 people and more than 650 items of specialist construction equipment.

We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic, ambitious Contract Manager to join our Central Lakes Division.

Think of yourself as the conductor of the orchestra, except your orchestra is diggers, trucks and a top crew. In this key role you'll forward plan, programme and organise your people and plant so every project gets done efficiently and safely. You'll lead or work on tender submissions and quotations, keep quality front and centre, and deliver the high standard of customer service SouthRoads is known for. You'll also be the Divisional Manager's right-hand person, helping manage and deliver projects across Central Otago.

You'll be confident running the Management of Works and Contracts show, including:

• End-to-end tendering, from documentation and evaluation right through to contract award
• Preparing job programmes and instructions
• Setting production targets and making sure everyone knows them
• Preparing Contract Quality Plans
• Preparing and administering subcontract agreements

Communication is your superpower - you use it to lead your team and to keep clients in the loop. You're confident directing a crew, spotting and growing potential, and making sure our site safety standards are followed every time. You might come from a trade background or have a tertiary qualification in engineering. You've got a solid grip on NZTA specs and local government requirements, plus real, boots-on-the-ground experience in the civil industry.

Driven, committed and hard-working, you're a time management whiz who loves being part of a tight-knit team. You're passionate about great results and just as comfortable chatting with other managers as you are with field staff, all to deliver on time and on budget.

Why join us?

• A supportive nationwide business built on strong values, great people and a positive team culture
• Ongoing training and career development - we're keen to watch you grow
• An attractive salary + vehicle + benefits
• Health insurance after the eligibility period
• The backyard. Your commute comes with a mountain view, and that's just the start. Lakes, rivers, trails, hunting, fishing and skiing are all close by. Summers are hot, winters are crisp, and you'll never run out of ways to spend a weekend. Even better, it's a cracking place to bring up a family.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced team of professionals in a fun, relaxed work environment.

Ready to further your career with a great team and a company that's genuinely committed to your development?

Hit apply - the mountains are waiting.

Applications Close: 20 Nov 2026