Operations Manager

Operations Manager | Brisbane

• Location: Brisbane
• Major Residential Developments
• Construction Leadership & Business Growth

A Major Project Delivery Partner construction group with a strong forward pipeline is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead construction operations across its Brisbane residential portfolio. This senior appointment will strengthen project performance, operational systems and team capability while supporting client relationships and sustainable business growth.

Reporting to the Managing Director, and managing 5 direct reports comprising construction, commercial, design and formwork leaders, the Operations Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading construction operations across programme, cost, procurement, resources, safety and quality.
• Establishing accurate project reporting, verified site progress and realistic cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Reviewing critical path activities, subcontractor performance and delivery risks, implementing recovery plans where required.
• Coordinating project teams to resolve issues before they disrupt construction.
• Setting clear responsibilities, performance expectations and accountability across office and site teams.
• Developing project leaders and addressing capability and performance gaps.
• Overseeing cash flow, procurement, variations and contractual risks with the commercial team.
• Strengthening project controls and supporting the implementation of JobPac.
• Overseeing completion, handover and defects management.
• Leading senior client relationships and developing repeat business.
• Identifying and assessing new opportunities against delivery capacity, resources and commercial objectives.
• Providing clear executive reporting and recommendations on material risks and decisions.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent trade qualifications supported by substantial senior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience as an Operations Manager, Construction Manager, Project Director or equivalent within a construction business.
• Strong delivery experience across mid- to high-rise residential or mixed-use developments.
• Proven ability to improve project performance, establish practical systems and lead accountable teams.
• Strong commercial knowledge across forecasting, procurement, cash flow and contractual risk.
• Experience coordinating construction, commercial, design and site leadership functions.
• A practical, decisive leadership style with the ability to coach managers and address underperformance.
• Strong client relationship skills and experience contributing to business development, tenders and negotiations.
• The ability to balance business growth with delivery capability and margin protection.
• Experience with JobPac, Procore, MS Project and digital construction systems will be highly regarded.

Why Join?

This is a long-term leadership opportunity with a growing construction business and an established residential pipeline. You will work directly with the Joint Managing Director, influence operational performance and help shape the teams, systems and client relationships supporting future growth.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Shortlisting will focus on candidates who demonstrate strong construction leadership, commercial judgement, team development and a successful record of project delivery.

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