Operations Manager

Ridge Building Group Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top rates based on experience

Paid birthday off

Growth and development support

Ongoing training

Job summary

Ridge Building Group Pty Ltd in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Ops Manager to keep projects on track, lead onsite teams and manage budgets across multiple sites.

You will liaise with clients, coordinate resources and help the Director improve systems and processes while upholding safety and quality standards. Working hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience leading on-site teams and coordinating multiple projects.
• Strong budget management and scheduling skills.
• Ability to coach and develop carpenters and apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support onsite teams with direction, purpose and accountability.
• Schedule and coordinate multiple projects efficiently.
• Oversee daily activity across several job sites.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, carpenters and apprentices.
• Maintain clear, professional client communication and updates.
• Order and allocate materials, equipment and resources efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records, timesheets and project notes in the Job Management System.
• Track project timelines, budgets, variations, and invoicing.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure QA checks are completed.
• Ensure safety compliance across all sites including JSAs, SWMS, toolbox talks and inductions.
• Identify and resolve site issues quickly and effectively.
• Coach, support and develop carpenters and apprentices.
• Support performance management, accountability and conflict resolution.
• Assist with hiring and onboarding of onsite staff.
• Manage client handovers, feedback and issue resolution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Staff coaching

Strong communication

Organisation

Tools

Job management systems

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Earn Top Rates + Paid Birthday Off + A Workplace That Respects Your Skills & Supports Your Growth

Do you want a career where your leadership is valued, projects run smoothly, and you genuinely enjoy turning up each day?

Sounds good, right?

But the truth is, not every company delivers on that promise.

We get it, we have been there.

You give every project your all. You lead teams, coordinate schedules, manage budgets and make sure quality is never compromised. Yet too often it can feel like you are just another number.

No real recognition.
No clear progression.
And a team that does not work as a team.

You have experience, pride in your leadership, and ideas about how things could be done better. But there is rarely the time, support, or opportunity to implement them. Wins are not celebrated, communication is poor and career growth is just a line in a job ad.

The pay might be acceptable, but something important is missing.

Respect. Support. Purpose.

If that sounds familiar, keep reading because Ridge Building Group is built differently.

About Us

Ridge Building Group specialises in exterior carpentry and remedial timber work across Adelaide.

We are known for delivering high-quality workmanship and respectful customer service and we take genuine pride in doing things properly every time.

But what really sets us apart is our culture.

We support each other.
We communicate openly.
We hold ourselves accountable.
We celebrate wins as a team.

Our team values are at the heart of everything we do:
Self-belief, Caring, Comradery, Trustworthy, Driven.

If you want to work with a positive crew that genuinely looks out for one another, you will fit right in.

The Role

As our new Ops Manager, you will be the person who keeps projects on track and ensures teams have everything they need to succeed. You will lead onsite teams, coordinate multiple projects, manage budgets, and maintain high quality standards.

You will be supporting your teams, liaising with clients and helping the Director improve systems and processes. Your leadership will directly impact the success of our projects and the growth of the team.

Hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

What You Will Do

• Lead and support onsite teams with direction, purpose and accountability
• Schedule and coordinate multiple projects efficiently
• Oversee daily activity across several job sites
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, carpenters and apprentices
• Maintain clear, professional client communication and updates
• Order and allocate materials, equipment and resources efficiently
• Maintain accurate records, timesheets and project notes in the Job Management System
• Track project timelines, budgets, variations, and invoicing
• Monitor quality standards and ensure quality assurance checks are completed
• Ensure safety compliance across all sites including JSAs, SWMS, toolbox talks and inductions
• Identify and resolve site issues quickly and effectively
• Coach, support and develop carpenters and apprentices
• Support performance management, accountability and conflict resolution
• Assist with hiring and onboarding of onsite staff
• Manage client handovers, feedback and issue resolution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes
• Uphold company values and present the business professionally at all times

About You

• Strong computer skills and confidence using job management systems, or similar programs
• Clear and confident communicator with leadership experience
• Proven ability to coach, develop and support teams
• Highly organised and able to manage budgets, schedules and priorities
• Able to follow instructions on how to apply. Please write a cover letter in your own words to support your resume telling us what you believe are the two most important attributes for the role
• Practical, solutions-focused and proactive
• Construction or trade background highly regarded

What We Offer

• Earn top rates based on experience
• Paid birthday off
• A workplace that respects your skills and supports your growth
• Strong systems and clear expectations
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Long term role with a growing Adelaide business

Must Haves

• Strong computer skills, with the ability to confidently use job management systems, spreadsheets and reporting.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an operations manager?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Construction Scheduler?

We help owners restore their homes to their former glory, with our expertise in structural roof repairs, rot remediation and replacement.

We help owners restore their homes to their former glory, with our expertise in structural roof repairs, rot remediation and replacement.

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