Operations Manager - Roading

If you are looking for a team that is truly committed to helping its people grow, this may be the job for you. We have some great opportunities in front of us and are now seeking someone to act as the technical leader for the Roading Division, providing mentoring, training and support to Foremen and crews while maintaining a consistent approach to quality, productivity and safety across all projects.

WHO ARE WE
The Schick Group is a progressive, privately owned civil contracting and property development company based in Waikato. We pride ourselves on being an employer who cares about our people, we aim to stay true to our purpose and values in every decision we make. Our team offers a full range of end-to-end civil construction-related services. We provide a great place to work where our people make a difference daily and provided a rewarding career and opportunities to grow.

Our mantra of "building communities from the ground up" means that as a company we actively support many community and social ventures. Through such contributions, we also benefit individually, as we know we will all share in the benefit of living in more enriched communities.

This role will see you:

• Oversee multiple roading crews within the Schick Civil Roading Division, being the key contact for the roading foreman, including coordinating resource amongst the division, across multiple crews and sites, to deliver Roading Scope to OTOBOSS
• Supervise pavement construction works associated with new arterial, collector and local roads, subdivision developments, building platforms, and pavement rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
• Oversee the planning, completion, and reporting of construction tasks on projects including and to supervise multiple roading crews to ensure the delivery of OTOBOSS (On Time, On Budget, On Spec, Safely).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Roading Division, including construction techniques, systems and safety performance.
• Responsibilities include monthly, weekly and daily planning and reporting as well as organising plant, materials and crews to deliver work.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to Foremen and crews, promoting best practice pavement construction methodologies and continuously developing crew capability.
• You should be detail-oriented and knowledgeable of civil construction methods and safety and environmental regulations, with a background in roading experience.
• Assist Contract Managers in carrying out tasks such as site measure ups, as-built drawings, testing, collecting, and purchasing materials.
• Plan and coordinate daily work schedules for multiple crews across sites
• Lead the investigation resolution with any problems / accidents / near misses on site in a timely manner
• Carry out any reasonably requested additional tasks to ensure the delivery of OTOBOSS.
• Lead, mentor and manage personnel effectively
• Extensive knowledge of civil construction methodologies

What we are looking for:

• Site supervisor, crew supervisor, or operational supervisor with experience within civil construction
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading multiple crews across multiple sites simultaneously.
• Experience in pavement construction for greenfield developments, and experience in maintenance and rehabilitation work
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, testing results and project programmes.
• A proven ability to lead and manage staff
• The ability to manage Health and Safety and QA
• Customer-focused by taking pride in delivering good outcomes
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills

What you'll get as part of our team

• A competitive salary package with regular pay and performance reviews, as well as long service entitlements after 3, 5, and 10 years.
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a leading company
• Ongoing training and support

This is a fast-paced role and is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is truly making a difference. If this role sounds exciting and you believe you tick all the boxes, apply online today or email [email protected]

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.