Spray Seal Manager - Metro at Downer Group

Pinkenba, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Spray Seal Experience, Pavements Knowledge, Asphalt Knowledge, Civil Engineering, Senior Management, Complex Project Management, Financial Acumen, Budget Development, Forecasting, Government Contract Management, HR Management, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Collaborative Leadership, Professional Ethics

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Downer is seeking an experienced Spray Seal Manager to lead Metro operations based out of our depot in Pinkenba, QLD. This is a pivotal leadership role within our Queensland team, responsible for managing resources, driving operational excellence, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and identifying improvement efficiencies. Key Responsibilities: Lead depot operations and manage annual budgets. Plan and coordinate resources to deliver high-quality spray seal projects. Build and maintain client relationships, identifying new business opportunities. Oversee financial performance, reporting, and forecasting. Provide strategic leadership across staff groups and major initiatives. Ensure compliance with safety procedures and promote a safety-first culture. Collaborate with internal departments (HR, IT, Finance) to ensure efficient support services. Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. About You: Minimum 10 years of spray seal experience or good knowledge of pavements and asphalt. Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering preferable. Proven experience in senior management within spray seal, asphalt or civil works. Demonstrated ability to manage complex civil construction projects. Sound financial acumen including budget development and forecasting. Knowledge of government contract management and operational best practices. Strong HR management, communication, and negotiation skills. High-level verbal and written communication skills. Collaborative leadership style and commitment to professional ethics. Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including: Tool of Trade Vehicle. Exposure to a range of exciting and challenging projects, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Be part of an industry-leading company committed to safety, innovation and operational excellence. Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options. To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

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Responsibilities

Lead depot operations and manage annual budgets while planning and coordinating resources for high-quality spray seal projects. Build client relationships, oversee financial performance, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.