Operations Manager - Industrial Electrical Projects

Strong electrical background? Proven project leadership? Take the next step in your career with a role combining technical expertise, commercial knowledge and operational management

MJM Recruit has partnered with a well-established electrical engineering and contracting business specialising in industrial electrical infrastructure, automation and control systems, including water and wastewater projects.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager with a strong industrial electrical background, proven leadership skills and the commercial expertise to oversee project delivery, support estimating and build strong client relationships.

Working closely with senior management, you will lead and support 3 Project Managers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You will understand the technical detail, confidently interpret electrical drawings, review estimates, resolve challenges and take ownership of project performance.

The Opportunity

This is a diverse leadership role combining project delivery, estimating support and commercial oversight.

Working alongside the Senior Estimator, you will review project scopes, pricing and tender submissions, ensuring proposals are technically accurate, commercially sound and ready for presentation to clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and support 3 Project Managers across multiple industrial electrical projects
- Oversee project programs, budgets, resources, timelines and delivery performance
- Interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Review estimates, quotations, tenders, variations and project pricing
- Prepare and review works methodologies,



scopes of work and project documentation
- Monitor project costs, commercial risks and contract requirements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and water authorities
- Resolve technical, operational and commercial challenges
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and site teams to ensure successful project outcomes

About You

Are you an experienced industrial electrical professional who understands how projects are estimated, managed and delivered?

Do you have:

- Proven project management experience with leadership or supervisory responsibilities?
- Sound knowledge of electrical installations, switchboard construction, MCCs and control systems?
- Ability to confidently read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications?
- Experience reviewing estimates, tender submissions, budgets and pricing?
- Robust understanding of project programming, works methodologies and commercial management?
- Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills?
- Strong computer literacy and project management systems experience?
- Recognised Project Management accreditation or certification?
- A proactive, commercially minded approach with the confidence to make decisions?

Highly regarded:

- Experience in water and wastewater infrastructure, particularly working with authorities such as Yarra Valley Water, Melbourne Water or South East Water.

Why Join?

- Salary $150K to $165K + Super
- Choice of company vehicle or car allowance
- Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm (40hr week)
- Senior leadership opportunity within an established business
- Work alongside an experienced management and estimating team
- Autonomy, variety and genuine opportunity to influence project outcomes

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📌 Operations Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 MJM Recruit
📍 Melbourne