Asphalt Operations Manager

BA Road Services Pty Ltd; Melton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BA Road Services Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Asphalt Operations Manager in Victoria to oversee day-to-day asphalt delivery across multiple sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, on-schedule performance and profitability. You will lead crews, manage plant and resources, and coordinate with engineers and supervisors to meet client requirements and contractual obligations.

The role demands strong leadership, risk management and a solid track record in civil construction and asphalt paving, with

Qualifications

• Experience leading asphalt operations or civil projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate crews, plants and subcontractors.
• Sound knowledge of Australian standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily asphalt operations ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.
• Develop forward works programs with Operations Coordinator and Project Engineers.
• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment and subcontractors to meet deadlines.
• Monitor progress, flag delays and implement corrective actions.
• Lead Project Engineers, Site Supervisors, Foremen and crews to meet targets.
• Track costs, labour hours, materials and plant expenditure against budgets.
• Coordinate asphalt supply with plants to ensure material availability and specs.

Skills

Leadership

Project scheduling

Workforce coordination

Safety compliance

Budget management

Asphalt paving knowledge

Job description

The Asphalt Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of asphalt operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget. The role manages workforce allocation, project scheduling, plant and resource utilisation, and operational performance to achieve quality outcomes and maintain project profitability. Working closely with the National Asphalt Manager, the position provides leadership to operational teams, drives productivity and ensures works are delivered in accordance with client requirements, company standards and contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of asphalt crews, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to required standards
• Develop and maintain forward works programs in conjunction with the Operations Coordinator and Project Engineers
• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment and subcontractor allocations to meet project requirements and deadlines
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective actions to maintain scheduled delivery
• Lead and support Project Engineers, Site Supervisors, Foremen and asphalt crews to achieve operational targets
• Monitor project expenditure, labour hours, material usage and plant costs against approved estimates and budgets
• Coordinate asphalt supply requirements with production plants, ensuring material availability, delivery schedules and mix specifications align with project needs
• Ensure all asphalt operations comply with company safety procedures, relevant legislation, SWMS and site-specific requirements
• Maintain regular communication with clients, principal contractors and project representatives regarding project progress, scheduling and operational matters
• Provide regular operational and financial performance updates to the National Asphalt Manager, highlighting project risks, resource requirements and opportunities for improvement

About you

• Valid Driver's Licence
• Construction Induction Card (Red / White)
• Demonstrated experience managing asphalt operations, civil construction projects and multiple crews across various worksites
• Proven ability to coordinate project scheduling, workforce allocation, plant utilisation and subcontractors
• Experience monitoring project costs, labour productivity, budgets and operational performance to achieve profitability targets
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing supervisors, foremen and operational teams, including performance management and staff development
• Strong technical knowledge of asphalt paving methods, materials, compaction processes, equipment and construction practices
• Sound understanding of relevant Australian Standards, DTP specifications, quality assurance requirements and contractual obligations
• Comprehensive knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, risk management, fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility obligations