Operations Manager - Relining

Rangedale; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Rangedale is a Proudly Australian, family-owned leader in turnkey drainage, infrastructure and industrial cleaning solutions. We seek an experienced Relining Operations Manager to lead Rehabilitation and Renewals works from Melbourne depots, with interstate travel expected.

You’ll oversee Supervisors and crews, ensure safe, on-time delivery, and contribute to bid strategy. You will drive planning, mobilisations and regional projects, manage budgets and client relationships, and champion

Qualifications

• Experience leading pipe relining or trenchless rehabilitation projects.
• Experience managing multi-site crews and Budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead relining Supervisors, Coordinators and crews across multiple sites.
• Plan scheduling of crews, plants and materials for concurrent projects.
• Manage budgets, productivity, costs and variations to meet programme and margin.
• Serve as main client contact with Tier 1 contractors, councils and authorities.
• Provide input into tenders, estimates and project methodology.
• Oversee plant and equipment readiness and maintenance.
• Drive Safety, Quality and Environmental performance on sites.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Safety & QA

Education

Diploma/Degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

UV CIPP relining

Job description

Proudly Australian, family-owned and run, Rangedale prides itself on being an industry leader offering comprehensive, innovative turnkey drainage, infrastructure and industrial cleaning solutions. With 360+ highly skilled personnel and a fleet of 350+ vehicles, Rangedale provides pipe relining & rehabilitation services, non-destructive digging, asset location, drain cleaning, bulk liquid transport and civil works across VIC, QLD, and SA.

Rangedale is accelerating its growth in underground infrastructure rehabilitation and renewals, with a steady pipeline of stormwater, sewer and pipe relining projects nationwide, including work on Major Infrastructure Projects and Government Contracts.

To support our continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Relining Operations Manager to lead the delivery of our Rehabilitation and Renewals works from our Altona North and/or Dandenong South depots in Melbourne. Our current pipeline of works includes projects across Victoria, and South East & Central Queensland, so whilst this role is Melbourne based, some interstate and regional travel can be expected.

This is a leadership role with real ownership. You will be accountable for the safe, on-time and profitable delivery of our relining program, leading our Supervisors, Coordinators and specialised UV Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) relining crews from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover.

What you'll be doing

Leading, mentoring and developing our relining Supervisors, Coordinators and crews, and building a high-performing, flexible team

Planning and scheduling crews, plant and materials across multiple concurrent projects, including regional and interstate mobilisations

Working with our Supervisors and Project Engineers ahead of mobilisation on scope, methodology, sequencing and resourcing, so projects are set up to run safely and smoothly from day one

Driving Safety, Quality and Environmental performance on every site and leading by example

Managing project budgets, productivity, costs and variations to deliver works on programme and on margin

Being a key point of contact for our clients, including Tier 1 contractors, councils, water authorities and government agencies

Providing operational and technical input into tenders, estimates and project methodology

Overseeing the readiness and maintenance of our relining plant and equipment

Identifying and delivering continuous improvement across our relining operations

What we're looking for

An accomplished operations leader with proven experience managing pipe relining, trenchless rehabilitation or similar civil infrastructure works

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop Supervisors and field crews across multiple sites

Commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, productivity, costs and variations

Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt when site conditions or priorities change

Confident communicator who builds strong relationships with clients, crews and internal stakeholders

Strong commitment to Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance

A positive, hard-working attitude and a willingness to lead by example

Strong working knowledge of UV CIPP relining and other pipeline rehabilitation methods

Willingness to travel regionally and interstate as required

What we're offering

Competitive salary package + company vehicle

A leadership role with a genuine say in how our relining operations are planned, resourced and delivered

Stable, secure, growing pipeline of work, including major infrastructure and government projects

Industry-leading UV CIPP relining technology, plant and equipment

Supportive team environment within a family-owned business

Opportunities for career progression as our Rehabilitation and Renewals operation continues to grow

Desirable certifications & experience

Experience delivering works for Tier 1 contractors, councils and water authorities

Tertiary or trade qualifications in civil construction, engineering, project management or similar

Construction white card

For more information on our company please refer to our website: www.rangedale.com.au

We seek to recruit and retain highly motivated, professional people who are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service. Joining Rangedale gives you the opportunity to develop your career, and the remuneration package for the right person will be very rewarding.

If you are an experienced relining or trenchless operations leader ready to take ownership of a growing national program, we would love to hear from you.