Operations Manager

Hindmarsh; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers

Flex Days and additional leave rewards

A birthday gift every year

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hindmarsh is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of construction projects in Adelaide. You will drive continual improvement, supervise senior project leaders, and ensure alignment with safety, quality and program requirements.

The role requires a strong track record in managing diverse projects, building licences, and leadership of project teams, with a focus on delivering on time and within budget. A values-driven, people-first culture supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent required for the role.
• Licence to practice in the relevant state is mandatory.
• Extensive construction leadership experience across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, consistency and training in delivery of all construction projects in Adelaide.
• Directly lead and supervise Construction Managers, Project Directors & Project Managers.
• Offer technical guidance and support addressing financial, safety, quality, program, procurement, and client relations.
• Ensure compliance with Hindmarsh SQE systems and processes.
• Drive delivery to target dates across projects under management.

Skills

15+ years construction experience

Lead project teams

Negotiation & dispute resolution

Interpersonal & relationship skills

Leadership & training

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Building, Construction or equivalent

Building Licence in the relevant State

Job description

About Hindmarsh

For more than four decades, Hindmarsh Construction has completed many landmark buildings across Australia, with total project value exceeding $6.0billion. We stand by our values of integrity, safety, quality, innovation and teamwork.

With a strong pipeline and portfolio of many high profile and challenging projects, our work spans many different sectors including commercial, industrial, data centres & complex environments, health, aged care, education and universities.

The opportunity

As an Operations Manager at Hindmarsh, you will be responsible for leadership, consistency and discipline in the delivery of all projects in Adelaide and for driving the continual improvement in the project delivery phase. Reporting to the State Manager, you will:

• Provide leadership, consistency and training in the delivery of all construction projects by driving the continual improvement in the delivery phase.
• Directly lead and supervise Construction Managers, Project Directors & Project Managers to ensure overall project planning, organisation and administration.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance and support to project teams to address all issues arising on projects including financial, safety, quality, program, design management, procurement, industrial relations, project staffing, subcontractor management and client relations.
• Ensure compliance and consistency with Hindmarsh SQE systems and processes.
• Ensure all projects under your management deliver to target dates.

Required skills and experience

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Building, Construction or equivalent
• Hold a building Licence in the relevant State
• 15 + years of construction experience in a variety of sectors, client types and project values. Expert knowledge of relevant Construction legislation
• Experience leading project teams and managing performance
• Expert negotiation, influencing and dispute resolution
• High level interpersonal and relationship building

Build more than projects. Build your future with Hindmarsh.

At Hindmarsh, you’ll join a team known for delivering quality projects and creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and empowered to grow. We combine the strength of a respected national business with a collaborative, people-first culture where you’re more than just a number.

Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you’ll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers
• Flex Days and additional leave rewards
• A birthday gift every year
• Ongoing training and development
• Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside work