APPENDIX 1 POSITION DESCRIPTION. Name Signature Date. Name Signature Date. Principal/ Senior Asset Management Engineer (Career Progression

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1 APPENDIX 1 POSITION DESCRIPTION Employee: Manager: Position: Level 5-6) Location: Reports to: Purpose: Principal/ Senior Asset Management Engineer (Career Progression Manukau, New Zealand Group Manager Asset Management To be an active member of the Asset Management Group (AMG) and the Auckland South Business Group. To assist the AMG in project delivery of asset management tasks, providing a variety of roading asset management services, ensuring that projects are delivered to a satisfactory technical level, on time and to both the clients and our budget. To assist the Group Manager Asset Management to undertake marketing and business development initiatives to ensure both a balanced workload for the team, and ongoing professional development. To assist in actively marketing asset management services, network modelling, and other related data services to clients within the Opus Consultants Northern Region, nationally, and internationally, acting in the capacity of providing assistance to the AMG, and others as required. To provide consultancy services to clients in the area of asset management, including analysis of road condition/maintenance and performance data, pavement deterioration modelling, asset valuation, pavement design and network whole of life strategic planning. There is scope in this position to provide asset management services to other work groups, and not restricted to only roading.

2 Key Responsibility Areas NB: These describe the main types of outcomes expected of the position, i.e. the key areas of work activity in which the job holder is expected to achieve results. Key Responsibility Area Operational Have a good level of planning and technical skills as well as design, innovation and flair, and communicate these skills effectively to clients. Have a good knowledge of a specialised area of operation. Gain expertise from working in, or having an understanding of a number of environments and with the most complex problems. To overview and make certain measures are in place to ensure the Group s work is delivered to the required standard, within the required timeframes, and in a way that meets or exceeds client expectations. To ensure the Group s equipment, software and work environment is maintained and fit for purpose. To ensure the operational procedures expressed within OpusWay and the Local Operating Procedures are adhered to. Provision of expert advice on the Road Assessment and Maintenance Management (RAMM) System, data analysis, pavement deterioration modelling, pavement criteria analysis, network modelling, asset valuation and other related services to internal and external clients. Provide input and support to national roading research/marketing initiatives. Help develop systems and processes to support a one-stop shop RAMM service for the Auckland Region and the wider Opus organisation. This includes use of smart technology tools and systems to improve data quality and integrity as well as economic efficiency. Key Responsibility Area Business Development Identification of Opportunities Assist the Group Manager identify key business opportunities and to develop appropriate strategies to place the Business Group in a favourable position to enhance the chance of success. Value price our services when clear differentiation exists. Proposal Development Ensure that proposals are prepared to a high standard, clearly articulating: Innovation Key differentiators Value Achievement of clients objectives, and Work in association with other countries, regions and/or divisions to ensure the best team is provided. Client Management

3 Ensure there is appropriate and effective relationship management for all clients that provides and maintains appropriate high level contact with clients, to ensure the delivery to all clients of a service that provides valuable business solutions on time and within budget. To support the Group Manager in assigned Client Manager roles. Develop a clear understanding of their business and the solutions required to meet both their immediate and future business needs. Share knowledge Use communication skills and relationship building skills that continuously enhance the company's credibility. To capture and disseminate client feedback. Key Responsibility Area Commercial Management Financial Management Manage assigned projects financial performance to ensure project profitability is achieved. This will include: Monitoring of project profitability, providing guidance to technical staff of any corrective action required Monthly monitoring of final forecast cost to complete Managing cash through the timely billing and collection of receivables Tracking of future workload and the associated resources to deliver the revenue Commercial Controls Ensure the appropriate commercial controls exist for projects including: Appointment of appropriate personnel to manage projects Preparation of robust project estimates, and concise tasking of activities for all projects Assessment of risk and management of identified risks Control of scope changes, claims for variations and timely monthly billing. Ensure the business has the overall commercial controls in place including: Managing overall input deliverables into significant projects Communicating effectively with clients and/or team to ensure expectations are met Having a wide knowledge of the services and expertise offered by the company and communicating these effectively to clients. Having a commitment to services and service delivery. Key Responsibility Area Personal Development Ensure that Our Values and the OpusWay underpin and guide decisions and behaviours. Continuously challenge what you do and why. Regularly reflect on your successes and disappointments and ensure that your service delivery is improved through ongoing innovation. Have a sound sense of your self-worth and be aware of you capabilities and strengths and know your weaknesses. Have a good level of planning and technical skills as well as design, innovation and flair, and communicates these skills effectively to clients Have a good knowledge of a specialised area of operation. Gain expertise from working in, or having an understanding of a number of environments and with the most complex problems

4 Key Responsibility Area Health and Safety The H&S Policy, H&S Manual, and Local Office Procedures Manual is read, understood, and agreed to with relevant procedures applied to work activities. Workplace hazards are identified and reported including self-management of hazards where appropriate. Relevant training requirements for your role are identified and undertaken as appropriate. Emergency procedures are understood and followed. Any hazards arising from or associated with projects or activities undertaken are identified, reported and managed including self-management where appropriate. Key Responsibility Area Self Development Keep professional registrations/licences current. Through the formal Performance Review process, establish personal development needs/goals. Keep up-to-date with developments in the relevant professional area. Develop and maintain a network of technical/professional support. Regularly reflect on your successes and disappointments and ensure that your service delivery is improved through on-going innovation and adopting new practices. Share these findings with your team members. Maintain self-awareness, reading one's own emotions and recognising their impact. Have a sound sense of your self-worth and be aware of your capabilities and strengths and know your weaknesses. Position Dimensions 1. Direct Reports None 2. Functional Relationships: Internal 3. Functional Relationships: External Auckland South Business Manager Auckland South Group Manager Asset Management Auckland South Team Leaders and Principals Opus staff from other offices and units Clients Client s stakeholders and service providers Contractors 4. Financial Delegation Agreements and Contracts for the supply of services by Opus - $50,000 Suppliers of Services to Opus - $5, Travel Required As required to support project roles. Person Specification 1. Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Business and Information Management, Bachelor of Engineering Science, or equivalent qualification CPEng or working towards professional recognition. Other qualifications will be considered depending on the candidate s experience. Current clean Drivers Licence

5 Person Specification 2. Experience Ideally at least five years professional experience in a senior role in either a relevant consulting or Local Authority environment. The length of time will be considered with respect to the relevance of previous positions with this role. Experience in contract management in New Zealand conditions Experience in the role of the Engineer to the Contract for works under NZS 3910 Conditions of Contract and/or ACENZ/IPENZ Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS). Worked in a high performing team environment with an understanding on how to keep this continuing. Has relational database knowledge in an SQL server environment. The ideal candidate would have a detailed knowledge for the structure of RAMM. Have a proven track record and be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully create, and execute SQL scripts. Hands on experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), such as ArcGIS. Particularly in the application of Asset Management. In arriving at the solution to solve a complex problem, using a combination of systems/packages to achieve this. Proficiency in the following software packages is preferred: Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access CAD VBA RAMM dtims ArcGIS Management of large datasets and can demonstrate data management skills to improve data reliability and integrity. An output of this could have been a data improvement plan. It also includes analysis and trend reporting for higher level reporting. 3. Skills Strong organisational ability to optimise and prioritise conflicting demands in a busy environment, to achieve deadlines and see responsibilities through to completion. Good analytical skills and attention to detail. Good interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication and particularly the ability to present ideas, information and advice in a way that is understandable by a range of audiences. Computer literate; proficient in Windows 2000 or later, MS Word/Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. 4. Behaviours Results orientated, with a reputation for, and demonstrated achievement of, key strategic priorities. Able to work to deadlines and see tasks through to completion.

6 Person Specification Excellent self-management skills, including working effectively without direct supervision, managing and organising fluctuating workloads in sometimes stressful situations. Is able to personally cope with ambiguity and change. Able to work effectively and competently with people at all levels; within and external to the organisation. A team player and considers the views of others. Ensures that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times. High levels of motivation and energy. Consistently demonstrates trustworthiness, integrity, professionalism and honesty. High emotional intelligence and self-awareness of strengths and potential areas for development. Employee: Manager: