Area Operations Manager

Gladstone based office with consistent site visits

Foster client relations

Experience within infrastructure, mining and energy industries

Responsible for the development, growth and safe, sustainable delivery of operations of the Gladstone region.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety: Deliver sustainable outcomes in HSE through visible felt leadership and significant personal contribution to HSE improvement strategy.
• Growth & Strategy: Generate and deliver on a growth strategy for the region
• Business Development & Client Stakeholders: Develop and maintain long term client relationships with a view to identifying and delivering Duratec solutions and converting to opportunities.
• Financial Management: Support annual budget creation and monitor performance; contribute to monthly forecasting and WIP reporting and all projects are invoiced monthly compliant with the terms and conditions of contract.
• Workforce Management: Collaborate with P & C team on recruitment, remuneration, performance reviews, and ensure effective supervision and industrial relations harmony.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure efficient use of resources to meet divisional goals and branch objectives.
• Site Oversight: Regularly visit project sites to ensure safety and operational efficiency
• Project Support: Oversee projects end-to-end, including startup, scheduling, handover, and regular project meetings
• Budget & Risk Control: Monitor project budgets, address risks and opportunities.
• System Compliance & Improvement: Ensure adherence to and continuous improvement of project management systems
• Tendering & Reporting: Ensure professional, high-quality estimates/tender bid/proposals and reports are prepared, checked and submitted within allocated timeframes.
• Engineering Standards: Ensure solutions meet Australian Standards and are fit for purpose.
• Project Performance: Control expenditure and timelines to meet project targets and update client and Company management regularly

About You

• Experience in infrastructure. Mining and energy industries
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with clients in a professional manner
• Extensive project delivery skills including budgeting, coordinating work priorities, cost control, stakeholder management, subcontractor management, documentation and statutory approvals.
• Proven track record of delivering complex remediation projects
• Understanding of Australian mining regulations and coal mining specific challenges
• Leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with FIFO operations and remote workforce management
• Proficient in the use of Primavera, Microsoft Office and MS Project

The Benefits

• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare
• Paid parental leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated lease options
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers

This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.

About Us

The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia and Papua New Guinea, we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team!