Senior Roads Operations Lead (Civil Construction)

Orana DAMA; Walgett; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Council vehicle

Relocation assistance

Five weeks leave

Job summary

Walgett Shire Council in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Roads Operations Manager to lead a major road construction and maintenance program across a large, diverse network. You will oversee crews, plant, contractors and schedules with strong field presence and operational leadership.

The role requires delivering capital works over $12M and implementing practical, safe and efficient operations across multiple fronts, reporting to the Executive Manager Roads.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in roads, civil construction, infrastructure maintenance or a related operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing supervisors, crews, contractors and heavy plant.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects/work fronts concurrently.
• Strong practical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of work health and safety requirements.
• Ability to monitor work quality, productivity, expenditure and performance.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage road construction, rehabilitation, resealing, gravel resheeting and maintenance across multiple work fronts.
• Lead, support and develop supervisors, operators and field crews.
• Allocate labour, plant, contractors and materials across competing priorities.
• Prepare and monitor practical works schedules.
• Monitor safety, productivity, quality, expenditure and project progress.
• Ensure works are planned and resourced before crews/equipment arrive on site.
• Champion continuous improvement and implement practical solutions.
• Ensure efficient, appropriate use of plant and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, fleet, procurement and finance teams.
• Maintain constructive relationships with contractors, agencies, landholders and the community.
• Provide clear operational information to the Executive Manager Roads and senior leadership.

Skills

Roads construction experience

Team leadership

Project planning

Safety compliance

Contractor management

Education

Civil engineering/related discipline

White Card (Construction)

Job description

Walgett Shire Council in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Roads Operations Manager to lead a major road construction and maintenance program across a large, diverse network. You will oversee crews, plant, contractors and schedules with strong field presence and operational leadership.

The role requires delivering capital works over $12M and implementing practical, safe and efficient operations across multiple fronts, reporting to the Executive Manager Roads.