Operations Manager

4 days ago

New Zealand Downer Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$140,000 per year
Description

The opportunity

  • The principal purpose of the Operations Manager – Upper South Island role is to provide effective regional leadership of our people ensuring a highly motivated and productive project and field leadership team consistently delivering against our customer commitments. The Operations Manager high level accountabilities are as follows:

What you'll do

  • Manage the overall Upper South Island Region budget and program of works for all clients. Ensuring the workforce is right sized, skilled and competent to support the forecasted volume of works and all staff are utilised effectively

  • Ensure all program of works in the region are on schedule and in accordance with contractual obligations. This includes commercial strict adherence to contractual clauses and all opportunities for variations are monitored and submitted as required to ensure relief is obtained (when required). 

  • Works with leadership teams and key stakeholders to develop key client and delivery strategies and service offerings for your region

  • Plan and implement capability development region wide to ensure resources meet forecast demand inclusive of new business activity.  Develop contingencies for fluctuating volumes that support client billing models.

  • Proactively instigate and participate in client meetings/presentations in support of future opportunities

  • Lead and participate in contract reviews – including giving hands-on support where required

What we offer

  • Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company

  • Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model

  • A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue

  • Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ

  • We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments

What we're looking for

  • Hold a minimum NZQA level 3 / 4 (desirable)

  • Telco background (desirable)

  • Ability to travel with your region (Christchurch / Upper South Island) once per month to attend to client / site meetings

  • Experienced in leading large teams 

  • Highly skilled financial experience with the ability to manage budgets and forecast

  • Outstanding communicator (both written and verbal)

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.

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