Contracts Manager - Queenstown

Location: Jack's Point & Frankton, Queenstown

Job type: Full time

Fowler Homes Queenstown is a family-owned and operated group home-building company based in Jack's Point & Frankton, Queenstown. We are part of a nationwide building franchise that has been in operation since 1984. Our expert team offers diverse build services, including design and build, turnkey house and land packages, investment properties, knockdown and rebuild, and architectural design services.

Our vision is to build a high-quality home that reflects our client's style of living.

As a Contracts Manager at Fowler Homes Queenstown, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of build contract management, working closely with suppliers and build clients.

The successful candidate will be conscientious and detail-oriented, with the ability to read and interpret building plans and other technical documents.

You will also have excellent interpersonal skills, allowing you to build successful relationships with our clients and suppliers.

• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers, and the project manager
• Working with clients to confirm design selections
• Drafting contracts and detailed addendums
• Drafting turnkey sale and purchase agreements
• Managing contract variations
• Organising quotes and purchase orders with suppliers and sub-contractors
• Reviewing back costing to identify pricing improvements
• Overseeing materials and supply acquisition
• Managing building consent documentation through to Code of Compliance

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to interpret building plans and specification documents.
• Adaptability to a dynamic environment.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels - written, phone and face to face.
• Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally
• Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner
• Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others and build a collaborative team environment
• Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties in an efficient and timely manner.

Previous experience in the residential construction industry and/or experience in a client-facing contracts management role.

• How many years' experience do you have with contracts administration?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as a contracts manager?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• Do you have experience working on residential construction projects?
• Do you have experience in a role which requires relationship management experience?