Operational Manager - Construction

#4404 Full time, permanent Auckland, North Shore

We’re excited to be recruiting a talented and experienced Operations Manager for our Client’s North Shore commercial construction company.

This mid-tier construction company specialises in commercial vertical construction both large and medium scale projects. They have several major projects under construction at present, and several other large projects - circa $50M due to commence shortly. This high performing company has a great track record spanning almost 20 years.

The role:

The purpose of the Operations Manager role is to take responsibility for both project and construction delivery.

The Operations Manager will be a key player in the Executive Management Team, and will be responsible for the operational staff including Construction Manager, Project Managers, Site Managers, and Health & Safety Manager.

The role is based on the North Shore.

Key responsibilities include:

Strong people leadership – including staff development & training

Technical support and advice eg construction methods

Project reporting, contract reviews

Team productivity

Manage risk appropriately

Person requirements:

10+ years in senior operational roles in the New Zealand vertical commercial construction industry

Ideally Project Director or Senior PM level looking for career advancement

Experience working on large scale, commercial projects ($50M+)

Strong commercial construction operational knowledge

Strong business acumen and knowledge of ‘commercial realities’ of the construction sector

Outstanding communication and leadership skills

Relevant tertiary qualification

Benefits

Reports directly to the CEO

Approx 12 direct reports

Progressive, stable construction company with committed pipeline of future work

Strong team culture where people are valued, respected, supported and developed

Fun environment doing serious work

North Shore based

Very attractive package including vehicle

If you have the senior construction management experience, along with the leadership qualities that our client is seeking, please APPLY now by attaching your resume and brief cover letter.

For a confidential discussion, please call Warwick McArthur on (027) 713 7000 or email [email protected]

You MUST be entitled to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.