Senior Operations Leader – NSW (Energy, Defence & Infrastructure)

Duratec Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated lease options

Salary sacrifice to superannuation

Paid community service leave

EAP and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Duratec Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead project delivery and operational performance across Sydney and broader NSW. Based in our Sydney office, you will drive safe, efficient and profitable outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects within the fuel, energy, defence, infrastructure and remediation sectors, while supporting growth of the NSW business.

You will oversee a $20M portfolio, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive continuous improvement in delivery

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior construction, operations or project management role delivering complex projects.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost control and contract management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex brownfield and greenfield projects from concept to completion.
• Manage existing $20M portfolio and grow to $30–$40M.
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery systems, processes and performance.
• Oversee project financials, including reporting, WIP management and forecasting.
• Support client satisfaction, business growth and long-term financial performance.
• Engage with subcontractors, consultants and internal stakeholders for successful outcomes.
• Oversee bid and pre-contract activities including tender submissions and mobilisation.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and safety.

Skills

Senior pm experience

Budget management

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Safety & quality

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Job description

Duratec Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead project delivery and operational performance across Sydney and broader NSW. Based in our Sydney office, you will drive safe, efficient and profitable outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects within the fuel, energy, defence, infrastructure and remediation sectors, while supporting growth of the NSW business.

You will oversee a $20M portfolio, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive continuous improvement in delivery