We are seeking a highly experienced Contracts Manager to provide leadership across multiple painting contracts from initiation through to successful delivery. This role is for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment while maintaining strong commercial oversight.
You will lead site teams, coordinate resources, and manage key stakeholder relationships to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard. A strong understanding of site operations, contract administration, and performance management is essential.
This role offers genuine opportunity for personal and professional growth, with scope to take on increased responsibility and contribute to the ongoing development and success of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple painting contracts from tender award through to successful completion
- Provide leadership across site supervisors, painters, subcontractors, and suppliers to drive performance and accountability
- Plan, programme, and sequence works, actively tracking progress and managing variations as they arise
- Ensure all projects are delivered in full compliance with health and safety requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with consultants, main contractors and long term key clients.
- Maintain commercial oversight through cost control, reporting, and contract administration
- Proactively identify and resolve issues to minimise risk and ensure smooth, efficient project delivery
- Ensure all contractors and subcontractors on site meet compliance, licensing, and company standards
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in contracts or project management within the painting or wider construction industry
- Strong organisational capability, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet competing deadlines
- Outstanding communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Solid understanding of construction contracts, site operations, and end‑to‑end project delivery
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, programmes, and teams effectively
- Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement approach
- Must have a full New Zealand driver's licence.
Benefits:
- A stable, long‑term role with a well‑established and reputable Wellington‑based contractor
- A supportive, professional team culture that values leadership, collaboration, and integrity
- A diverse range of projects across the greater Wellington region
- Competitive remuneration package, including a company vehicle and performance‑based bonus system
- An environment where people are genuinely respected, valued, and supported to succeed and grow
For more information, please feel free to call the team at AWF Petone 04 4742366, or hit the APPLY NOW button. We look forward to your application.
To be eligible for this role you require to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and have a clean criminal history.
