Operations Manager - Business Development

This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role split evenly between running the business day-to-day and driving its growth. You'll oversee field operations and crews to keep projects on track, on budget and compliant, while also building client relationships, identifying new opportunities and winning new work. No two days will look the same — one morning you might be coordinating site crews and reviewing project registers, the next you're in front of a client scoping the next piece of work.

Key responsibilities

Overseeing day-to-day operations across active sites and project teams, including scheduling, resourcing and compliance

Managing project delivery to ensure work is completed safely, on time and to budget

Building and maintaining solid relationships with existing clients across the telecommunications and utilities sectors

Identifying, pursuing and winning new business opportunities, including preparing quotes, proposals and tender responses

Working closely with site supervisors and administrative staff to keep registers, reporting and documentation up to date

Contributing to broader business strategy and helping shape TSM's continued growth across South Australia

About you

Experience in civil infrastructure, utilities or telecommunications construction (pit and pipe or similar works highly regarded)

A background in operations,



project or contracts management within the civil/construction industry

Demonstrated experience in business development, client relationship management, quoting or tendering

Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

Confident communication skills across all levels, from field crews to clients and senior stakeholders

A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to regional sites as required

A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine care for safety and quality outcomes

About us

TSM Contractors is a South Australian civil infrastructure and utilities contractor with a strong track record delivering pit and pipe works for the telecommunications and utilities sector. From our Adelaide base, our teams work across metro and regional South Australia on projects that keep essential infrastructure moving.

An attractive salary package reflecting your experience and the seniority of the role

Company vehicle provided

The opportunity to shape both operations and growth strategy in a well-established, respected SA contractor

Variety — genuine day-to-day exposure to both field operations and business development

A supportive, down-to-earth team culture

Long-term career opportunity with a growing company

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📌 Operations Manager - Business Development (Adelaide)
🏢 TSM Contractors
📍 Adelaide