Operations Manager – Warehouse & Industrial Construction

About the role

The Operations Manager will oversee planning, coordination and execution of warehouse and industrial construction projects, ensuring safe, efficient delivery on schedule, within budget and compliant with plans, specifications, quality standards and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee construction operations of warehouse and industrial projects from pre‑construction through 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.
• Control project costs, productivity, procurement and resource allocation.
• Ensure proper coordination of civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and other building works.
• Supervise warehouse‑specific works such as 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.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• Licensed Civil Engineer, Architect or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 10 years of construction experience, preferably in warehouse or industrial facility construction.
• Minimum 5 years in construction management, operations management, project management or senior supervisory role.
• Proven experience handling large‑scale industrial projects such as distribution centres, logistics facilities or manufacturing plants.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and construction teams.
• Strong background in scheduling, budgeting, procurement, cost control and site coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, MEPF and shop drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong leadership, coordination and communication abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word