CareerPlan

Business Development / Operations Manager – Water Infrastructure

Kewdale, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead the growth of a Water Infrastructure division by securing new opportunities and overseeing project delivery for major pipeline and civil infrastructure projects.

Role type

Senior Business Development and Operations Manager

Builds

Major pipeline and civil infrastructure projects for water infrastructure clients

Domain

Construction / Water Infrastructure

Required skills

Business development, client relationship management, tender preparation, project delivery leadership, subcontractor management, strategic planning, budget and schedule monitoring, risk management

Preferred skills

Established network with major asset owners (Water Corporation, BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue), technical knowledge of water infrastructure construction methodologies, commercial and contractual understanding

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Drive business development and secure new water infrastructure opportunities; Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders; Prepare tenders, proposals and commercial submissions; Lead project delivery from award through to completion; Build and manage subcontractor and supplier relationships; Provide leadership, mentoring and strategic direction to the team; Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules and risk

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic direction