ACT Operations Manager

The ACT Operations Manager is responsible for the management of delegated operational aspects of contract works ensuring the day-to-day operations run efficiently, effectively and align with the Austek business goals. This includes taking a leadership role in respect of HSEQ and the management of all asphalt and seal activities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage day to day activities of work crews. Ensuring that good practice standards are implemented.
• Ensure that project objectives are delivered within agreed time, scope and budget constraints.
• Control costs and support profitability
• Coordinate across departments to keep operations running smoothly
• Manage labour, materials and equipment costs
• Support bids with accurate production and logistic insights
• Carry out all Health & Safety / Environmental reporting requirements
• Carry out future planning works (scoping)
• Coordinating of all onsite staff, internal and external resources
• Managing project progress and adapt work as required
• Ensuring project deadlines are met
• Designing risk mitigation plans
• Conducting project reviews (Quality), and generating detailed completion reports  
• Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects
• Ensuring all plant & Equipment check sheets are completed and submitted in a timely manner
• Managing large and diverse teams
• Provide advice to technical staff on operation techniques, procedures and processes.
• Co-ordinate and carry out workplace inspections and team communications

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Tertiary qualification – Business, Asphalt, Road Building or similar

• Current Drivers Licence

• Demonstrated ability in proactively building relationships with key stakeholders / team members

• Ability to work within a team.

• Project Management fundamental knowledge, [PMBOK].

• Computer literacy, particularly experience working with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

• Knowledge of local laws for transporting of equipment

• Understanding and skill set associated with paving equipment & project requirements