Operations Manager – Civil Construction

JC Civil Projects; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Performance bonus

Job summary

JC Civil Projects Pty Ltd in the Central West NSW invites a senior operations leader to run the business day to day and drive its next growth phase. You’ll oversee construction, plant and people, deliver the project pipeline safely and profitably, and report to the owner and board.

Based near Dubbo or willing to relocate, you will build a capable team, strengthen systems and controls, grow revenue, protect margins, and explore related services.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in civil construction, such as Operations Manager, General Manager or Construction Manager.

Responsibilities

• Leading operations across construction, plant and people.
• Delivering the project pipeline safely, profitably and on programme.
• Growing existing business lines and identifying opportunities to diversify into related services.
• Managing outsourced estimating and procurement partners, and overseeing programming and scheduling.
• Strengthening business systems, reporting and controls; building a capable, values-driven team and culture.
• Reporting to the owner and board on performance, risk and strategy.

Job description

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established, privately owned civil construction business in Central West NSW (Dubbo region). With a strong regional reputation, a secure long-term pipeline of work and genuine plans for growth, this is a business where good people are valued and can make a real difference.

About the business

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established, privately owned civil construction business in Central West NSW (Dubbo region). With a strong regional reputation, a secure long-term pipeline of work and genuine plans for growth, this is a business where good people are valued and can make a real difference.

The role

Reporting directly to the owner and board, you’ll run the business day to day and lead its next stage of growth. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading operations across construction, plant and people
• Delivering the project pipeline safely, profitably and on programme
• Growing existing business lines and identifying opportunities to diversify into related services
• Managing the business’s outsourced estimating and procurement partners, and overseeing programming and scheduling
• Strengthening business systems, reporting and controlsBuilding a capable, values-driven team and culture
• Reporting to the owner and board on performance, risk and strategy

About you

• Values come first here. You’re someone the owner can trust, with integrity and a genuine long-term commitment to the business
• Senior leadership experience in civil construction, such as Operations Manager, General Manager or Construction Manager
• A strong track record of delivering civil and land development projects
• Commercial acumen, with experience growing revenue and protecting margins
• Experience starting or growing a new business line or service is highly regarded
• A people leader who builds trust, accountability and buy-in
• Based in or near Dubbo, or keen to relocate and become part of the regional community

What's on offer

• An attractive senior package with vehicle and performance bonus
• Real influence, working directly with the owner and board
• The opportunity to shape and grow a business with long-term security
• A values-driven culture where trust and commitment are rewarded