" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eOperations Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23418\"\u003e Building \u0026amp; Construction \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23419\"\u003e Project Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23420\"\u003e Canterbury \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23421\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 24/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee operations across two fast growing construction businesses\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and mentor a growing project management team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine scope to shape systems, process and the way the business runs\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOur client\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Corcon and Storcon NZ are Christchurch-based construction businesses under common ownership, with sixteen years of delivery behind them in the commercial market. Corcon specialises in design and build, full turnkey large industrial and commercial warehouses. Storcon NZ specialises in the design and construction of self-storage facilities. Both operate a full-turnkey model, taking projects from inception to build completion and close.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rapid growth and an expanding project management team mean the shareholders are now ready to appoint the group\u0026rsquo;s first Operations Manager. This is a newly created role with real influence over how the two growing businesses are run. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information, copy and paste the below link into your browser: \u003cbr\u003eCorcon -\u0026nbsp;https://corcon.co.nz/\u003cbr\u003eStorcon NZ -\u0026nbsp;https://storcon.nz/\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be the operational engine of both businesses, taking ownership of everything outside of sales so the Managing Director can focus on growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll lead and mentor the project management team rather than run projects yourself, while retaining the credibility to get into the detail of a build directly when it\u0026rsquo;s needed. You\u0026rsquo;ll hold delivery to the two measures that matter, on time and on budget, across a subcontractor delivery model. Managing variations, reviewing subcontractor pricing and protecting quality on site will all sit with you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As the senior point of contact for clients, you will chair design meetings, protect long-standing relationships, take ownership of project communication and ensure clients have a clear, professional and consistent point of contact from project commencement to completion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Alongside delivery, you\u0026rsquo;ll drive systems and process improvement, including fuller adoption of AI across relevant workflows. You won\u0026rsquo;t carry sales or finance responsibility, but you will have full visibility of project financials and budgets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour Skills and Experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercially focused with a proven track record in commercial construction, most likely as a senior project manager or operations lead\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience running multiple concurrent projects, with the commercial acumen to meet the programme, margin and budget across a portfolio rather than a single site\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpertise managing subcontractor-led delivery models, variations and pricing\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to lead and mentor project managers, and the willingness to step into a project management role directly when required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident, client-facing communication skills and the presence to represent the business at a senior level\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystems literacy and a continuous improvement mindset\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e This role will suit an experienced construction leader ready to step up to full operational ownership, who wants the pace, autonomy and visibility of an owner-led business on a strong growth path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo Apply\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re ready to take operational ownership of two growing construction businesses, we\u0026rsquo;d like to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking on the appropriate \u0026lsquo;Apply\u0026rsquo; button.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Initial confidential enquiries are welcome by contacting Nick Hodgson on nick.hodgson@brannigans.co.nz or 021 190 4191.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Applications close Friday 16th October at 5pm. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"907979\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "