Operations Manager

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Summary: This high-impact Civil Operations Manager role offers a unique opportunity to shape a fast-growing civil and excavations company, leading operational performance and developing a strong team culture. Highlights: 1. High-impact role with senior management and board room influence 2. Varied role leading planning, scheduling, and financial performance 3. Opportunity to elevate team members and develop strong operational systems We're excited to be partnering with at EXCO - a fast-growing civil and excavations company with serious ambition - to secure them an experienced civil Operations Manager. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role at the ground floor of something genuinely exciting, and help shape where the business goes next. What's in it for you: * Be the go-to person - a real beacon of knowledge for the whole team * A seat at the senior management and board room table * This is an exciting time to onboard with a company that has serious long-term growth plans * Broad, varied role where no two weeks look the same * Work directly alongside a sharp, down-to-earth GM who backs his people * Up to $150,000 salary + vehicle + tools of trade Role: EXCO is two years young and already punching well above their weight. Under the leadership of a switched-on GM with a clear vision and zero ego, they're building something that goes well beyond your average excavations outfit. With a strong project pipeline and genuine long-term growth plans, they're ready to bring in the person who'll help them get there. Day to day, you'll be across planning and scheduling, project coordination, financial performance, subcontractor management, and building out the systems that let a growing business scale without falling over. You'll work closely with the QS and site teams and take real ownership of operational performance across the board. This role is about more than just keeping the wheels turning. The GM is looking for someone who elevates the people around them. If you're the type who gets as much satisfaction from developing others as you do from delivering results, you'll fit right in. EXCO has built something special in their team. Everyone genuinely gets along, there's no politics, no egos - this is a tight group of good people who take pride in what they do. This culture matters to them, and they'll be protecting it. If you lead with your skills and leave the ego at the door, this is the role for you. If you've also got an established Canterbury network and can open doors with key clients and stakeholders, you'll be worth your weight in gold. What we are looking for: * Solid civil construction background with strong subdivision knowledge * Experience in an operations, contracts, or senior PM capacity * Sharp commercial acumen - margins, back-costing, and profitability * A natural leader and communicator who elevates those around them * Zero ego - great culture here, and they intend to keep it that way * An established Canterbury network of key contacts * Someone who leads from the front, bringing energy and structure Please apply online, or give Brett at Heights a call for a confidential chat. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa - please note: sponsorships are not available for this role. Applicants may be required to undertake pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. #SCR-brett-johnston