Operations Lead - Construction & Infrastructure

RWR Construction JobAdder

Hamilton

On-site

NZD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

RWR Construction JobAdder in Hamilton seeks an experienced Operations Manager to own the operational delivery function across construction, civil infrastructure and asset maintenance. You will report to the General Manager and sit on the Senior Leadership Team, guiding managers and ensuring resources and systems align to drive performance.

The role is office-based in Hamilton with site involvement and national travel.

Qualifications

Experience leading managers and operational teams with P&L responsibility.
Strong construction and commercial knowledge, including NZS 3910.
Ability to build operational capability and drive performance.

Responsibilities

Own operational delivery across multiple construction and infrastructure workstreams.
Lead ~5 direct reports across delivery, HSEQ, scheduling and plant maintenance.
Oversee handover from pre-construction through closeout.
Manage programming, labour, plant and resource allocation.
Improve planning, accountability and follow-through across teams.
Set expectations and develop capability of managers and supervisors.
Monitor project commercials, including claims and variations.
Ensure timely information for claims and invoicing.
Collaborate with Commercial Manager on contractual issues.
Provide leadership across HSEQ and operational compliance.
Identify risks and address capability gaps early.
Build scalable systems to support growth.