Job Description
The Company
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Our client is a well-established residential builder based in Sydney's South Coast, with a strong reputation for delivering quality homes and maintaining long-standing relationships across the industry.
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With a solid pipeline of work and an established team, they are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Operations Manager to take ownership across key areas of the business.
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The Opportunity
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This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone who genuinely understands the nuts and bolts of residential construction.
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You will work closely with the Managing Director and have oversight across Estimating, Construction, Scheduling, Administration, Drafting and Design, with a particular focus on pricing, costs, margins and operational efficiency.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Oversee day-to-day operations across estimating, construction, scheduling, administration, drafting and design
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Take a detailed and analytical approach to estimating, pricing, margins and project costs
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Review pricing structures and identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes
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Negotiate pricing, agreements and terms with suppliers and subcontractors
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Monitor supplier costs and ensure the business remains competitive in the market
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Track operational KPIs, budgets and financial performance
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Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
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Review and improve processes, systems and procedures across the business
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Analyse operational performance and identify issues before they impact delivery or profitability
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Support the Managing Director with commercial and operational decision-making
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is highly analytical, commercially astute and exceptionally detail-oriented. You will enjoy getting into the detail, understanding how and where money is being spent, challenging pricing and finding better ways of doing things.
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You will ideally come from one of two backgrounds:
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An experienced Operations Manager within residential construction; OR
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A highly experienced Senior Estimator who understands the broader residential building process and is ready to step into an Operations Manager position
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You will also bring:
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Strong residential building experience across project and/or custom homes
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Excellent understanding of estimating, pricing and construction costs
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Robust supplier and subcontractor negotiation skills
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Ability to analyse data, pricing and margins and turn this into commercial decisions
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Exceptional attention to detail – you are naturally a nuts-and-bolts person
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Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to identify inefficiencies
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Confidence working across multiple departments and holding people accountable
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A practical, hands-on approach rather than purely high-level management experience
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For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B; and our clients please contact Renee Hamilton on ************ or
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Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.

📌 Operations Manager | Residential Construction (Wollongong)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Wollongong