Operations Manager - Civil Engineering

Overview

Oversee and drive delivery of civil/electrical projects, manage teams, ensure profitability

Key Responsibilities

• resource planning
• operations strategy
• project ops
• compliance
• performance reporting
• process innovation

Tasks

-Support workforce planning and mobilisation, ensuring the right resources are in place to meet project demands. -Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, resource utilisation, and cost-efficiency across projects. -Oversee daily operations across multiple construction projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project timelines and budgets. -Manage and lead project teams, including project managers, engineers, and field personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. -Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams, fostering professional development, team cohesion, and a high-performance culture. -Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and internal policies, including HSE and quality standards. -Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement. -Contribute to tender preparation and business development, leveraging operational insights to support successful bids and secure future project work. -Drive innovation and process improvements, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and adopt best practices. -Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships and address operational issues promptly.

Requirements

• leadership
• 15+ years
• cert iv
• australian rights
• 7+ years
• bachelor

What You Bring

-15+ years of experience in a senior leadership position within operations or project delivery. -Cert IV Leadership and Development (desirable) -MUST hold full Australian working rights. -7+ years of on-site project experience, ideally within the Infrastructure or Defence sectors. -Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering).

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Benefits

-Competitive remuneration -Employee Referral Program -Collaborative and supportive team environment -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family -Annual FLU Vac’s -Service Recognition -Discounted Private Health Insurance -Novated Lease -Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities

About Ertech

-Delivers major civil, concrete, electrical, geotechnical and marine projects across Australia. -Known for tackling projects up to $350 million solo and nearly $1 billion through joint ventures. -Typical projects include highways, water treatment plants, marine jetties, dam upgrades and airport works. -Specialises in infrastructure for transport, resources, utilities, environment, community and defence sectors. -Unique ownership model ensures employees are deeply invested in project success. -Operates in diverse settings—from urban centres to remote mine sites—bringing tailored local insight. -Boasts ISO certification across quality, environment, safety and information security standards.

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