Operations Manager

About the role

The Operations Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of warehouse and industrial construction projects. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the overall construction operations of warehouse and industrial projects from pre-construction through project completion
• Manage project schedules, manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and site resources
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Monitor daily site activities to ensure work progresses according to approved plans and schedules
• Review construction drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements
• Monitor project costs, productivity, procurement, and resource allocation
• Ensure proper coordination of civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building works
• Monitor warehouse-specific construction works, including foundations, structural steel, roofing, flooring, loading bays, dock areas, drainage, utilities, and site development
• Manage subcontractor performance and resolve construction-related issues
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements and company policies

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• Must be alicensed Civil Engineer, Architect, or hold a related/equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 10 years of construction experience, preferably with significant experience in warehouse or industrial facility construction
• Minimum 5 years in a construction management, operations management, project management, or senior supervisory position
• Proven experience handling warehouse, distribution center, logistics facility, manufacturing facility, or other large-scale industrial projects
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and construction teams
• Strong background in construction scheduling, budgeting, procurement, cost control, and site coordination
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, MEPF, and shop drawings
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and site logistics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong leadership and team-management skills with excellent coordination and communication abilities