Operations Manager

About our Client the Portolesi Group:
Developed from a family business, the Portolesi Group is a multi-faceted specialist provider of construction, remediation and steel treatment solutions across the Civil, Construction, Mining, Waste Water and Asset Rehabilitation sectors Australia wide.
  
What you will be doing and will be responsible for:
The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring ongoing site efficiency and profitability is maintained, and that Supervisors and Leading Hands are acting in the best interests of the company at all times. This position is all about the leadership of the team to ensure the effective project delivery and achievement of outcomes.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Site Operations to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee the delivery of projects to ensure completion on time and on budget.
• Participate in long term planning of the organisation.
• Liaise with Management to ensure sites are serviced and monitored for efficiency.
• Be the first point of contact for Supervisors, to assist where required.
• Liaise directly with Client Representatives and Project Managers.
• Give suggestions for improvements where possible in all areas regarding site works.
• Be aware of site progress and project requirements to maintain profitability.
• Consider commercial aspect of all decisions relating to site works.
• Where required. attend start-up meetings for new projects.
• On request, attend pre-works meetings and site inspections for quoting purposes.

What you look like’ and need to demonstrate to be successful’.

• Prior experience in an Operations position within the Construction Industry.
• Substantial experience and knowledge of both commercial and civil construction viewed favourably.
• High customer service and strength in building effective stakeholder relationships.
• High energy and strong track record of driving business growth and positive performance with a high level of commercial acumen.
• Desire to be part of the leadership team and be flexible subject to the requirements of the business.
• Expert at workforce and project planning to maximise efficiency of resources.
• Excellent leadership skills, particularly in managing and supporting Supervisors in the successful achievement of KPIs (and/or driving corrective action).
• Strong people manager known for developing, motivating and retaining their teams and clients.
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Strong understanding of WH&S systems and safe practices.
• Current driver’s license and white card.

Why choose Portolesi Group?

• Competitive remuneration.
• Genuinely a great place to work with strong family, caring culture.
• Relatable, passionate, friendly business ownership and leadership team.
• Stable and successful company history.
• More than 50% of staff have been there for 5 years or more with strong retention of team members.

Sound like you?
Want to find out more information, please feel free to contact Paulette on 0412 393 *** to apply please provide a cover letter which highlights your experience relevant to this advertisement and your resume! (please combine your cover letter and resume in one document).

We reserve the right to make an offer at any time through the recruitment process. We encourage those interested in the position to submit their application as soon as possible!

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