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We are seeking a commercially astute General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a well-established and growing structural steel business. This role will suit an experienced General Manager or a high-performing Project Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role.
From new schools to large-scale retail developments, this is your chance to lead operations for a business delivering complex and high-profile structural steel projects. With projects typically ranging from $1M to $5M, you'll oversee 5 - 6 jobs at a time; ensuring smooth and effective interaction across Estimating, Project Management, Procurement, and the Workshop.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the key link between Estimating, Project Management, Procurement, Production, and Customer Relations.
* Take ownership of the operational performance of the business across multiple concurrent structural steel projects (typically 5–6 at a time).
* Oversee pricing structures, budgets, contract reviews, and final commercial negotiations to ensure project profitability.
* Lead weekly production meetings, resolve escalated operational issues, and drive project outcomes.
* Provide leadership to cross-functional teams including Estimators, Project Managers, and Boilermakers.
* Oversee scheduling and resource allocation across the workshop and on-site teams to ensure project milestones are met.
* Maintain clear oversight of project progress, proactively identifying risks, and implementing practical solutions to keep delivery on track.
* Ensure streamlined coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders—including builders, contractors, and site managers.
* Leadership of day-to-day operations, in order to free up the CEO to focus on continued growth.
About You:
* Proven experience in structural steel or related heavy fabrication sectors.
* Proven experience running concurrent complex and high value projects ($1M–$5M).
* Background in project delivery, construction management, or operations.
* Strong commercial acumen with experience reviewing contracts, budgets, and negotiating pricing, to ensure profitability.
* A natural leader with the ability to influence and drive accountability across multiple departments.
* Able to build effective relationships with Estimators, Project Managers, trades and clients.
* Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role of a thriving structural steel business—with the full support of a dynamic CEO and a strong leadership team.
Apply now to find out more
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Project Management
* Industries
Manufacturing and Fabricated Metal Products
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