Operations Manager - Civils

Evolution Civil Maintenance is seeking a highly motivated and commercially focused Civils Operations Manager to lead and grow our specialist Bridges and Guardrails infrastructure division.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who is ready to step up to take up more responsibilities for a well-established operation while driving future growth, strengthening client relationships, developing high performing teams, and shaping the direction of our Guardrail and Bridges business.

If you're passionate about delivering operational excellence, building strong customer partnerships, and leading people to achieve outstanding results, we want to hear from you.

About Us

At Evolution Civil Maintenance, we specialise in civil maintenance and infrastructure services, delivering critical road, bridge and asset maintenance solutions across Australia.

With almost two decades of experience servicing public and private sector customers, our reputation has been built on safety, quality, reliability and long term partnerships. We are proud to deliver projects that improve communities, enhance infrastructure and create lasting value for our clients.

As part of the Evolution Group, we also provide integrated solutions across Civil Construction, Traffic Management and Planning Services, offering our clients a truly comprehensive service capability.

The Opportunity

As the Civils Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and profitable operation and growth of the business.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will provide operational, commercial and people leadership across multiple projects and maintenance programs while developing strategic relationships and identifying new opportunities for growth.

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence business performance, grow market share and build a strong and sustainable future for the division.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Operational Leadership

• Leading day to day operations across the Guardrail and Bridges business.
• Driving safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction outcomes.
• Managing labour, plant, equipment, subcontractors and operational resources.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client expectations.

Commercial Management

• Managing budgets, forecasts and business performance.
• Driving revenue growth and profitability.
• Monitoring project and operational financial performance.
• Supporting tendering, estimating and pricing activities.

Business Development

• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Expanding Evolution Civil's Guardrail and Bridges capability and market presence.
• Promoting the broader capabilities of the Evolution Group.

People Leadership

• Leading, mentoring and developing supervisors and project teams.
• Supporting recruitment, workforce planning and succession development.
• Building a high performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Safety and Compliance

• Championing a strong safety first culture.
• Ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental and quality requirements.
• Managing operational and commercial risks.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across all aspects of the business.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated success in a senior operational, regional management or civil construction leadership role.
• Experience within guardrail, bridge maintenance, road maintenance, civil construction or related infrastructure sectors.
• Proven Commercial acumen and and financial management experience with proven responsibility for budgets and profitability.
• Experience managing multiple projects, teams and operational resources.
• Sound understanding of civil construction practices, contracts, estimating and tendering processes.
• Exceptional client relationship, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Well-developed knowledge of WHS, risk management and compliance requirements
• A proactive leadership style with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams.
• Current Driver Licence and Construction White Card.

Qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field will be highly regarded.

Why Join Evolution?

• Senior leadership opportunity with significant influence and autonomy.
• Opportunity to grow and shape a specialist infrastructure business.
• Work with an experienced and supportive leadership team.
• Established pipeline of projects and long-term client relationships
• Competitive remuneration package including vehicle.
• Career growth within a diverse and expanding national business.
• Join a company that genuinely values safety, quality, accountability and innovation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced civil construction leader looking for your next challenge and want the opportunity to drive operational excellence while contributing to the growth of a respected infrastructure business, we'd love to hear from you.