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• How many Operations Manager (Building Construction) jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 2086 Operations Manager (Building Construction) jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Operations Manager (Building Construction) do?

  Production managers and directors in construction direct and co-ordinate resources for the construction and maintenance of civil and structural engineering works including houses, flats, factories, roads and runways, bridges, tunnels and railway works, harbour, dock and marine works and water supply, drainage and sewage works.

  Tasks required include:

  • Liaises with other managers to plan overall production activity and construction activities, sets quality standards and estimates timescales and costs.
  • Receives invitations to tender, arranges for estimates and liaises with client, architects, Chartered architectual technologists and engineers for the preparation of contracts.
  • Plans, directs and co-ordinates the construction and maintenance of civil and structural engineering works, including demolition, pipelines and pilings.
  • Receives reports upon work in progress to ensure that materials and construction methods meet with specifications and statutory requirements and that there are no deviations from agreed plans.

• What are the entry requirements for a Operations Manager (Building Construction)?

  There are no pre-set entry standards. Entry is possible with either a degree or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience, via apprenticeships or S/NVQs in Management at levels 3 to 5. On-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available.