Operations Manager
Fetch Recruitment ·www.fetchrecruitment.com.au
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We’re partnering with a well-established and growing civil contractor with a strong reputation throughout Adelaide. Due to continued growth, they’re looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to work directly alongside the Managing Director.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee operational performance across the business, ensuring projects are properly resourced, teams are supported and operations run efficiently and safely.
Key responsibilities include:
Apply now or contact Jack Owens on 0426 075 618 for a confidential discussion (after hours and weekend calls welcome). Alternatively, email: Jack.owens@fetchrecruit.com.au
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee operational performance across the business, ensuring projects are properly resourced, teams are supported and operations run efficiently and safely.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing site crews, supervisors and operational personnel
- Overseeing plant and machinery
- Coordinating labour allocation, subcontractors and logistics across projects
- Leading recruitment, workforce planning and onboarding
- Supporting project delivery teams to maintain productivity and programme targets
- Driving operational improvements, systems and processes as the business grows
- Monitoring safety, compliance and quality outcomes across operations
- Assisting with forecasting, planning and business growth initiatives
- Strong background in civil construction operations or project delivery
- Experience managing multiple crews, plant and projects simultaneously
- Confident leader with strong communication and people management skills
- Commercially aware and able to work closely with senior leadership
- Able to balance hands-on operational involvement with strategic planning
- Previous experience in a senior operations, construction or project management role within civil contracting
- Competitive salary package of $190k – $210k base + vehicle + incentives
- Well-established business with strong pipeline of secured work
- Opportunity to shape operations and influence company growth
- Long-term career opportunity within a respected SA contractor
Apply now or contact Jack Owens on 0426 075 618 for a confidential discussion (after hours and weekend calls welcome). Alternatively, email: Jack.owens@fetchrecruit.com.au
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Who is hiring for the Operations Manager role?
Fetch Recruitment is hiring for the Operations Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Operations Manager job located?
The Operations Manager role with Fetch Recruitment is based in Adelaide, SA, AU.
What does the Operations Manager role pay?
Fetch Recruitment lists the Operations Manager role at AUD 190,000–210,000 per year.
Is the Operations Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Fetch Recruitment.
What experience level is the Operations Manager role?
The Operations Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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