Are you an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and knows how to deliver safe, reliable outcomes, day in, day out? McMahon Services is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of industrial cleaning services across a major industrial site in Port Pirie, SA.
This is a key operational leadership role overseeing workforce performance, planning, equipment utilisation, cost control and continuous improvement, supporting teams across day, night and weekend rosters. Local applicants are strongly preferred.
About McMahon Services
McMahon Services is a national leader in construction, demolition, industrial and environmental services across Australia and New Zealand. Family-owned and driven by innovation, integrity and opportunity, we deliver complex projects that strengthen infrastructure and support communities.
About the Role
Reporting to the Industrial Services Manager, you will take ownership of service delivery across multiple plant areas—leading supervisors and operators, coordinating resources, responding to unplanned work, and ensuring strong stakeholder engagement on site. You'll play a central role in driving productivity improvements, uplifting capability, and maintaining a strong safety-first culture.
What You'll Do
* Own day-to-day delivery of industrial cleaning services across multiple plant areas
* Lead supervisors and crews across 24/7 rosters, responding to breakdowns, call-ins and changing priorities
* Build, roster and deploy a capable local workforce to meet routine and reactive work demands
* Plan and coordinate weekly works, shutdowns and short-notice tasks with site stakeholders
* Drive safe execution through strong WHS leadership, field presence and disciplined work practices
* Manage equipment, labour and costs to maximise utilisation, productivity and service reliability
What You'll Bring
* Leadership experience in industrial services, maintenance, cleaning services or heavy industry
* Proven ability to manage teams across varied shifts and high-risk environments
* Strong planning, scheduling and organisational capability
* Solid WHS knowledge and the confidence to lead safe work practices
* Commercial awareness with experience tracking labour, utilisation and operational costs
* Clear communication skills and strong stakeholder management
What Will Set You Apart
* Experience with vac trucks, combo units and/or hydro jetting operations
* Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
* Experience managing KPI-driven contracts
* Port Pirie/local applicants strongly preferred
Why Join McMahon Services?
You'll join a respected, safety-first business where your leadership directly impacts service reliability, workforce capability and site outcomes. We offer:
* A role with genuine ownership and operational influence
* Support from experienced industrial services and WHSEQ teams
* Career development opportunities across a national organisation
* Competitive salary and employee benefits
If you're ready to lead a high-performing team and deliver safe, efficient industrial cleaning services in Port Pirie, apply now.
No recruitment agencies please.
At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.