Business Development Manager/Operations Manager

Exterior Finishes is a family owned rendering business and we are seeking a Business Development Manager/Operations Manager to oversee and advance all operational aspects of our residential cladding & rendering projects. 

The BDM/Operations Manager will work very closely with the Director, our project management & office teams, and will require a unique combination of lateral & strategic thinking, understanding of project management, and the ability to drive operational excellence in the business.

The focus of this role will be on business growth as well as developing and executing the company's operational strategy in alignment with overall business goals with a focus on speed & quality of project completion as well as profitability. It will also involve some sales tasks and estimating duties.

Key tasks of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Co-ordination of resource allocation, including labour & materials, to improve project outcomes (including liaising with external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials to projects)
• Review of resource use to ensure estimations are within reasonable rates of wastage
• Ensuring projects are quoted in a timely manner via management of the estimation workload 
• Enforce & monitor quality control standards to ensure projects meet or exceed industry standards (via implementation of quality assurance processes & regular inspections)
• Champion a culture of safety and compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines through revision of, & enforcement of safety protocols on construction sites
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure projects are completed within profit targets and identify budgetary issues which may require review
• Provide regular reports on operational performance to the Director
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, as well as introduce new entities to the business.
• Address client concerns and ensure their satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle including development of action/contingency plans for potential issues or delays which may delay completion of works on site

Relevant qualifications may include:

• Qualification in construction management, or a related construction field (preferred).
• Proven experience in operations management within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, methods, and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

If you think you would be a good fit for this role please apply via the job link.

NO international candidates will be considered