Job Description

Contract Manager / Quantity Surveyor

This role essentially oversees all post-contract Quantity Surveying functions and together with the delivery team, is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of commercial projects throughout the country. Some travel may be involved.

Role

Manage the end-to-end post-contract process for multiple contracts across residential and commercial projects - up to 20-30 projects at any time
Projects can range from a few months at $30K to over a year and over $1 million.
Oversee back costing, job performance, and margin analysis
Review, negotiate, and administer contracts and variations
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company standards
Work closely with regional operations teams and sales terams to drive delivery performance
Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Set clear expectations for staff around Variations & all other related clarifications and changes.
Efficiently use all personnel and capital resources to deliver a consistent level of excellence, quality, and profitability, whilst continuously seeking to improve efficiency.
Work alongside the management team to develop strategies to engage with these clients in a way that others don't.
Develop a relationship with Key Suppliers to ensure we have competitive pricing on all materials.
Work with the business in the regional bases in Auckland, Waikato, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, and Central Otago.
Manage the Variation process with existing contracts so that additional pricing and measuring is turned around within 5 working days and signed off by the main contractor prior to commencing works.
Identify any works outside of our contract scope and ensure Variations are submitted and agreed on in a timely Manner.
Work with the delivery team to ensure projects are resourced with correct labour and product allowances.
Work with the project Manager to order materials accurately, on time and within our allowances.
Provide accurate costing spreadsheet prior to commencing jobs to ensure it can be accurately entered into Lentune for Back Costing.

Requirements

3+ years of QS experience within vertical construction on commercial buildings for post-contract QS
2+ years experience working in New Zealand doing post-contract QS for commercial builds including interior fitout.
QS experience with one of the NZ main contractors is an advantage
Ability to travel throughout New Zealand when needed to do site visits

About AllRecruits

AllRecruits is designed for today's market where over 2.5 million Kiwis are on LinkedIn and over 70% of open roles are now filled by what is known as the "Passive Candidate". Their CV's are not posted, they do not look at job ads, so these candidates only respond to direct messaging from people in their network.

Our recruitment consultants, with their national and international networks, have the time and the motivation to find these candidates, present them with the role, and screen them for the right fit.

We are structured so that the majority of the profits go directly to our consultants, allowing them to create a personalised business within a business. With more skin in the game, our consultants offer our clients and candidates:

More Time

• To advise candidates on job searches

• To perform extensive searches for the right candidates

• To qualify candidates and jobs more thoroughly

Better Commitment

• To work on fewer roles, giving each the priority level it deserves

• To maintain continuity and personalised service

• To develop long-term extensive networks in our specialized areas

Higher Integrity

• To be honest about what we can deliver, as all our decisions have a personal impact

• To do what is right, as we value quality services over overall company revenue

Greater Flexibility

• To alter our strategies and procedures to better meet client needs

• To maintain a healthy job/life balance, which keeps us fresh and motivated

The AllRecruits structure creates a passion and a purpose that make for a highly functional, autonomous, happy team with the time and the motivation to provide you with a superior personalised level of service.

Specialist areas of services:

• Software Development

• Infrastructure Technology

• Technology Transformation

• Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

• Digital Marketing

• Construction

• People & Culture / Human Resources

• Operations

Industry

HR & Recruiting

Company Size

1-10 employees

Headquarters

New Zealand, NZ

Year Founded

2022

Website

allrecruits.nz

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