Civil Operations Manager

Under Road Boring WA; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Job summary

Under Road Boring WA (URB) in Maddington, WA is seeking a Civil Operations Manager to lead crews, plan and deliver HDD/civil projects, and keep operations running smoothly. This hands-on role involves site work, fleet oversight, quoting, and close collaboration with clients and suppliers.

You will also support recruitment, HR activities, and maintain ISO/quality/environmental standards while reporting to the Managing Director.

Qualifications

• Hands-on operations management experience in civil construction.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Experience planning, quoting and delivering civil works.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil and HDD crews and daily operations on site.
• Plan and deliver projects from site inspection to completion.
• Prepare quotes and estimates considering labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Conduct site visits and assist crews with operational issues.
• Monitor project costs, schedules and productivity.
• Manage fleet and plant servicing, maintenance and compliance.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring and onboarding.
• Support HR, performance and training activities.
• Help maintain ISO certification and management systems.
• Assist with WHS, quality and environmental requirements.
• Work with MD on operational planning and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Stakeholder comms

Site supervision

Problem solving

Team coordination

Budget monitoring

Job description

Under Road Boring WA (URB) – Maddington, WA

Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Phone

Under Road Boring WA (URB) is an established civil construction contractor specialising in underground infrastructure, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), trenchless technology and associated civil works throughout WA.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Civil Operations Manager to work closely with the Managing Director and Supervisor and help oversee the day-to-day operations of the business.

The Role

This is a hands-on operational management position — not purely an office-based role.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable managing crews and projects while also getting out on site, solving problems, monitoring our fleet and plant, quoting work and helping keep the overall operation running efficiently.

You will be involved across the business, including:

• Managing and coordinating civil and HDD crews and daily operations.
• Planning and delivering projects from site inspection and quoting through to completion.
• Preparing quotes and estimates, considering labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Conducting site visits and assisting crews with operational issues.
• Monitoring project costs, schedules and productivity.
• Managing and monitoring our fleet and plant, including servicing, maintenance, repairs and compliance.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assisting with recruitment, interviewing, hiring and onboarding.
• Assisting with general HR, employee performance and training.
• Helping maintain URB's ISO certification and management systems, including audits, procedures, documentation and ongoing compliance.
• Assisting with WHS, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Working closely with the Managing Director on operational planning and business improvements.

About You

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and hands-on. You will be comfortable making decisions, dealing with crews and clients and taking ownership of problems through to completion.

• Current HR (Heavy Rigid) driver's licence.
• Available and willing to work a minimum 45-hour week.
• Strong civil construction operations, supervision or management experience.
• Experience managing crews, plant and equipment.
• Experience quoting, estimating and delivering civil works.
• Good understanding of project costs, labour and plant utilisation.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Good computer and administration skills.
• Willingness to work both in the office and out on site.

Highly Regarded

• HDD, trenchless construction or underground utility experience.
• Excavator Ticket with Experience
• Any plumbing, water services, pipework or water infrastructure knowledge or experience.
• Experience managing fleet and plant.
• Recruitment and general employee management experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 systems and audits.
• Experience working with major utilities or civil contractors.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Company Phone
• Full-time, long-term position.
• Modern specialised plant and equipment.
• Mix of office, site and hands-on operational work.
• Direct involvement with the Managing Director.
• Genuine responsibility and input into how the business operates.
• Opportunity to grow into a broader senior management role.
• If you're an experienced civil construction professional who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and taking ownership, we'd like to hear from you.