Senior Ops Leader, Civil & Rail Growth & Safety

MAAS Group Holdings; Gracemere; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Employee benefits platform

Banking benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Schwarz, a subsidiary of MAAS Group Holdings, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Schwarz civil and rail operations. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring safe, quality and profitable project delivery while driving growth and stakeholder relations.

You will oversee budgets, forecasts and team performance, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements across multiple large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior operational leadership role within civil construction, rail, infrastructure or a related industry.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects and operational teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering strong commercial, operational and financial outcomes.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts and business performance reporting.
• Strong understanding of civil construction, rail operations and project delivery frameworks.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• High-level commercial and financial acumen.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, risk management and compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational performance of the Schwarz business, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities, strengthening client relationships and contributing to strategic planning and commercial decision-making.
• Provide leadership and support to project and operational teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitor financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, project profitability and resource utilisation, to achieve sustainable business outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and legislative requirements while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Contract administration

People management

Education

Engineering

Construction Management

Project Management

Business Management

Job description

Schwarz, a subsidiary of MAAS Group Holdings, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Schwarz civil and rail operations. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring safe, quality and profitable project delivery while driving growth and stakeholder relations.

You will oversee budgets, forecasts and team performance, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements across multiple large-scale projects.