Senior Construction Operations Manager

Date Posted:

2026-05-24

Country:

Australia

Location:

LOC7013 : 2-12 Montague Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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About You

We are looking for a Senior Manager -Construction Operations based in Melbourne, Victoria,. In this role, you would be responsible for driving the efficiency and safe installation of the New Equipment and MODs volume backlog while ensuring lifts are handed over to the Service operations meeting OTIS quality standards and customer expectations.

Permanent role and based in Melbourne, Victoria

Reports to the State Manager - VIC & TAS

Competitive remuneration, car allowance and yearly bonus

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight to Project Managers and field supervisory teams across the New Equipment (NE) and Modernisation (MOD) Construction business in Victoria and Tasmania.

Oversee workforce planning by determining the effective allocation of field staff and subcontractors in collaboration with Project Managers to ensure optimal project delivery.

Drive a strong safety culture across all construction operations, ensuring full compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, supported by active monitoring through dashboards and reporting tools.

Allocate projects to Project Managers, setting clear performance and efficiency targets to support successful execution and delivery outcomes.

Ensure team capability and compliance by maintaining appropriate training standards aligned with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices.

Partner with Supply Chain to ensure timely, accurate, and coordinated delivery of materials to support project schedules and minimise disruption.

Establish performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews for direct reports in accordance with company policies, keeping senior leadership informed of outcomes.

Ensure adherence to Environmental Health & Safety requirements, including proactively identifying and reporting any risks or conditions that may impact employees or the environment.

Maintain and uphold Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with procedures and standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Support Project Managers as required in stakeholder engagement, including participation in onsite safety meetings with builders and clients.

What you will need to be successful

Has minimum 10+ years of experience in field operations management

Hold the appropriate Trade qualifications and has experience working as a Lift trades person

Proven ability to direct profitability performance for New Installation and Modernisation divisions

Experience in project management for revenue recognition from the installation processes and initiatives to enhance operational consistency

Experience leading rollout of standardized installation processes and field performance metrics - combine

Experience overseeing commercial strategy, operational delivery, and engineering execution

Demonstrated success in growing annual revenue through targeted client engagement and strengthening strategic partnerships

Proven ability to champion strong safety culture initiatives and ensure compliance with design registration and regional codes

Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Holds a valid driver’s license

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When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

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