Manager, Plant & Operations

We recognise that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

As Manager, Plant & Operations you will:

• Oversee a complex operation, inclusive of management of preventative/corrective maintenance and multiple building projects comprising an overall engineering program of work at a hospital.
• Have full accountability for ensuring that all mechanical and electrical equipment such as chillers, boilers, air handlers, and other building systems continually meet the operational/statutory requirements of the complex and further support our contractual goals of continuous operation/availability.
• Maintain accurate/current SOPs for various systems.
• Be responsible for programs that ensure the resilience of building systems, including the continuous planning and execution of lifecycle works, being mindful of operational requirements of a hospital.
• Lead Continuous Quality Improvement objectives to streamline operations, remove redundancies, optimise asset performance, and best utilise staff, systems and budget.
• Oversee a team that manages the day‑to‑day functioning of the in‑house and subcontracted support team.
• Ensure effective maintenance and asset replacement schedules are in place, and ensure the building equipment is tested, serviced and maintained to meet both contractual and Code obligations.
• Manage financial and departmental delivery of all facilities services at the site.
• Have operational jurisdiction of all financial objectives, compliance with Health and Safety standards, equipment and facility performance monitoring, analysis and reporting as well as act as a technical “go to” for the site.
• Optimise CMMS systems delivering capacity optimisation, data integrity and results.

Is this the right role for you?

• A technical/engineering education background – with expertise in complex mechanical and electrical assets.
• Ideally fluent in Building Systems, and familiar with Automation/Controls.
• A leader with 5 years of engineering management experience in a maintenance environment.
• Experience in correctional and/or other related facility maintenance environments.
• Broad and applied technical knowledge and cost control of building operations, maintenance, health & safety, and construction management abilities.
• A critical thinker with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, SLA/KPI interpretation skills and experience with contract management.
• Proven ability to develop & maintain positive working relations with team members (internal/external).
• Experience working with a team of skilled and non-skilled trades.
• Familiarity with building, safety and fire codes.
• Ability to be agile and ready to change gears to suit priorities.
• Willingness to be on‑call/manage on‑call rotation.

The salary range for this job is $110,000 to $115,000.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.