Assistant Manager Steel Fabrication

We are a Canberra based Structural Steel and Metalwork Company currently looking for an Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager Job Outline

(Reports to General Manager)

1. Responsibilities 

The Assistant Manager provides leadership and is responsible for, although not limited to: 

• Be a role model and one who leads by example in all activities.
• Estimating Projects and Supervising Crews.
• OH&S and Ensuring the safety of crew members.
• Productivity of crew members
• Site Measuring.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (Overview) 

Knowledge 

Knows and Understands: 

• Company and project safety programs, Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues
• How to read and interpret plans and provide direction from the same.

Skills 

Has the ability to: 

• Organize and delegate work.
• Read and undertake take offs on drawings.
• Handle the administrative duties of the position, including completion of required documents.
• Coach and teach crew members.
• Apply good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Manage differences and diversity at the work site.

Attitude 

Shows that he/she: 

• Is ready to take on new challenges and is willing to learn.
• Has good work ethic?
• Willing to learn and adjust to change.
• Can be a role model and one who leads by example.
• Is willing to motivate and mentor crew members.
• Is a team player?
• Takes responsibility.
• Is honest and acts with integrity.

3. Qualifications 

• Has minimum 5 years’ experience as a qualified and competent tradesperson, and / or Business Management Skills preferred.
• Has a valid and clean Australian driver’s license

4. Direction

When problems arise, he/she will:

• Ask for assistance and direction from Management, and Seek advice on a possible issue.
• Communicate how they perceive a problem can be corrected.

As a key participant in the relationship with the company, other contractors, and the client, the Assistant Manager is the second management level and has a further role as a coordinating manager and client interface. 

The Assistant Manager has the following overview of responsibility: 

• Safety
• Leadership and Supervision
• Planning and Scheduling
• Quality Control
• Employee Relations
• Administration

A Generous Salary will be negotiated after a review of the relevant skills.

Super and phone are over and above any salary negotiated.

If you are a goal orientated person with a strong focus and work ethic, please forward a copy of your resume and a covering letter highlighting your skills and experience.