Wirihana Stoakes
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
- Results-driven Contract Engineer with extensive experience in pavement construction and surfacing works on the NZTA network. Skilled in end-to-end project delivery, including planning, tendering, financial management, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Engineer
Downer Transport & Infrastructure
Christchurch, New Zealand
04.2025 - Current
- Developed project budgets and programs for construction, maintenance, and surfacing works.
- Prepared accurate estimates and tenders for contracts and variations, ensuring compliance with quality, time, and cost objectives.
- Oversaw day-to-day contract operations, delivering projects on time, within scope, and to specification.
- Allocated and optimized resources—personnel, plant, and equipment—to achieve project outcomes efficiently.
- Built and maintained strong client and stakeholder relationships to ensure satisfaction.
- Championed a Zero Harm culture and ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Project Engineer
Downer Transport & Infrastructure
Christchurch, New Zealand
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Delivery of large-scale treatments on the NZTA network, managing end-to-end delivery of new pavement construction projects. Unbound Granular & Foam Bitumen treatments.
- Oversaw day-to-day contract operations, ensuring projects were delivered on time, within scope, and to specification.
- Oversaw the setup, calibration, and operation of the Total Station and GPS machine control.
- Prepared accurate as-built documentation, and coordinated inspection sign-offs to verify compliance with design specifications and contractual requirements.
Construction Surveyor
Norwest Contracting limited
Christchurch, New Zealand
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Ensured precise construction set-outs aligned with project specifications.
- Managed GPS machine control systems, including base station and Total Station setup.
- Performed topographical surveys and recorded accurate as-built data for compliance and project sign-off.
- Proficient in using total stations, GNSS, web-based applications, including Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Planner for data collection, reporting, and project coordination.
- Prepared accurate as-built documentation, and coordinated inspection sign-offs to verify compliance with design specifications and contractual requirements.
Project Delivery Manager
Hydrotech Group
Albany , Auckland
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed project timelines and ensured adherence to delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with internal delivery teams to align project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project progress and provided regular updates to senior management.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project delays.
Construction Manager
Interflow NZ
Rosebank, Auckland
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Oversaw project aspects to ensure compliance with job-specific standards.
- Programmed and organized daily tasks for multiple crews to optimize efficiency and workflow.
- Managed full delivery of contracts from initiation to completion, providing updates to stakeholders and addressing inquiries.
- Supervised the structural relining of stormwater and sewer assets across New Zealand.
- Monthly claims, budgets and adjustments.
Skills
- Project management LV4
- Surveying LV5
- STMS 2/3-NP
- NDM safety officer
- First aid trained
- Advanced rope and rescue course
- Advanced granular compaction course
- Extensive construction and 3910 knowledge and techniques
- ILP 2 Course
References
- William McCormick, Downer Transport & Infrastructure, Operations Manager, 027 936 5622
- Pradeep Arachchige, Norwest Contracting Limited, Project Engineer / Survey Manager, 027 629 3320
- Wirihana Jackson William Stoakes, Downer Transport & Infrastructure, Project Engineer, Not Provided
Timeline
Contract Engineer
Downer Transport & Infrastructure
04.2025 - Current
Project Engineer
Downer Transport & Infrastructure
09.2023 - 03.2025
Construction Surveyor
Norwest Contracting limited
05.2021 - 09.2023
Project Delivery Manager
Hydrotech Group
12.2018 - 05.2021
Construction Manager
Interflow NZ
01.2013 - 12.2018