Civil Operations Manager (Mackay & Whitsunday Region)

Fergus Builders; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Senior leadership role

Long-term opportunity

Employee Assistance Program

Growing local company

Job summary

Fergus Civil is seeking an experienced Civil Operations Manager to oversee the Mackay & Whitsunday civil division. You will lead project managers, site supervisors and crews to deliver multiple civil projects safely, efficiently and profitably.

You will bring 10+ years in civil construction, a relevant qualification or trade, WHS knowledge and strong budgeting, planning and leadership skills to grow Fergus Civil as a key part of the business.

Qualifications

• Relevant civil construction qualification or trade background.
• White Card – Construction Induction (essential).
• 10+ years’ experience in civil construction, in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience in civil project or operations management.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, plant and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple civil projects and operational activities.
• Lead and support Project Managers, Site Supervisors and crews.
• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor project performance, costs, productivity and resources.
• Ensure WHS, environmental and quality standards are maintained.
• Identify and resolve operational and project challenges.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Assist with estimating, tendering and project planning.
• Support the continued development and growth of Fergus Civil as a key part of the Fergus business.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Civil construction qualification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Civil Operations Manager (Mackay & Whitsunday Region)

Looking for your next career move in Civil Construction? Are you an experienced Civil Construction Leader ready to take the next step in your career?

Do you have the leadership, commercial and operational capability to oversee multiple civil projects, lead high-performing teams and help shape the future growth of a locally owned business?

Fergus Civil, is a growing civil construction company delivering quality projects across Mackay, the Whitsundays and surrounding regions.

Backed by decades of industry experience and a strong pipeline of work, we’re looking for an experienced and driven Civil Operations Manager to lead our civil operations.

CIVIL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Full-Time | Lead. Deliver. Grow.

Looking for your next career move in Civil Construction? Are you an experienced Civil Construction Leader ready to take the next step in your career?

Do you have the leadership, commercial and operational capability to oversee multiple civil projects, lead high-performing teams and help shape the future growth of a locally owned business?

Fergus Civil, is a growing civil construction company delivering quality projects across Mackay, the Whitsundays and surrounding regions.

Backed by decades of industry experience and a strong pipeline of work, we’re looking for an experienced and driven Civil Operations Manager to lead our civil operations.

About the Role

Reporting to senior management, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the civil division, supporting Project Managers, Site Supervisors and site teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and profitably.

You will:

• Oversee multiple civil projects and operational activities

• Lead and support Project Managers, Site Supervisors and crews

• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment, materials and subcontractors

• Monitor project performance, costs, productivity and resources

• Ensure WHS, environmental and quality standards are maintained

• Identify and resolve operational and project challenges

• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers

• Drive accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement

• Assist with estimating, tendering and project planning

• Support the continued development and growth of Fergus Civil as a key part of the Fergus business

About You

You’re an experienced civil operator and leader who takes pride in quality work and team performance.

You will have:

• Relevant civil construction qualification or trade background

• White Card – Construction Induction (essential)

• 10+ years’ experience in civil construction, in senior leadership roles

• Proven experience in civil project or operations management

• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, plant and project delivery

• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing multiple projects

• Strong understanding of WHS, environmental and quality requirements

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications

• Strong commercial, budgeting and cost-control understanding

• Current Driver’s Licence – HR Licence highly regarded

• Confidence using digital reporting and project management tools, including MS Office, Excel and Microsoft Project and Procore

• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Why Join Fergus Civil?

• Competitive salary package based on experience

• Senior leadership role with genuine responsibility

• Long-term opportunity with a growing local company

• Strong pipeline of civil projects

• Supportive, team-focused environment

• Opportunity to help shape and grow the civil division

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you’re ready to take ownership of civil operations and help lead the next stage of growth at Fergus Civil, we’d love to hear from you.

Fergus Civil are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.