Operations Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an Operations Manager to join Summit Modular on a maternity leave cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a role where you can guide and support a talented team, help streamline operations, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality modular building projects.

In this role, you will work closely with schedulers, estimators, drafters, and contract administrators, as well as internal teams and external stakeholders, to ensure projects run smoothly from contract preparation through to handover. You will review designs and specifications, manage contracts, and support compliance, while identifying opportunities to improve workflows and operational processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Guiding, mentoring, and supporting a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth.
• Coordinating contract preparation, reviews, and management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborating with design and construction teams to ensure new modular home designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with operational capabilities.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve internal workflows.
• Supporting internal reporting and ensuring projects meet timelines, quality standards, and client expectations.

About You

We are looking for someone organised, proactive, and motivated to step into a coordinating and supportive role within a high-performing team. You may have experience in operations management, project coordination, or residential construction, or bring strong transferable skills from another area. We welcome candidates who are ready to take on responsibility, contribute ideas, and help the team succeed.

Key attributes include:

• Experience or interest in residential construction, modular building, or project coordination.
• Ability to guide and support a team, encouraging collaboration and performance.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with project management software, ERP/CRM tools, or similar systems, or a willingness to learn.
• Motivation to develop your skills and contribute to team and process improvement.

Why this role is a great opportunity:

• Gain hands-on experience guiding and supporting a talented team
• Work on exciting modular building projects from start to finish
• Develop skills in operations, contract management, and team coordination
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture
• Long-term career potential – for the right candidate, this maternity cover role could lead to a permanent position at Summit Home Group.

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Efficient management of contracts and project workflows
• Completing projects on time and meeting agreed requirements
• Developing and maintaining a strong project pipeline

What we offer

We believe in providing the best work environment for our staff.

Everything from our culture, our inclusions and our office has been based around our Built Around People philosophy.

• Permanent fulltime position
• Flexible working hours
• Free parking
• Corporate. company and supplier discounts
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Ongoing training and development leading culture

Who we are

Summit Homes Group is one of Western Australia's leading construction, property and finance companies.

A locally operated, family-owned company, Summit has helped over 45,000 West Australians realise their new home dreams in over 46 years.

Our core philosophy, Built Around People, means the Summit difference starts with our dedicated and passionate staff, we like to ensure our employees have a great experience at work which we believe ultimately gives our customers the best building journey possible.  We understand that our people are our greatest strength. Our recent 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 HIA win of 'Western Australia's Professional Major Builder/Renovator' and 2024 win of 'Western Australia's Project Builder of the Year' recognises our people's talent, commitment and achievements.

With over 18 brands and 500 employees across our Group, we look for people to join our team who embody our company values and have enthusiasm for making a difference to our business.

Where you'll be working

The role will be based at our Canning Vale office, with the construction yard on our doorstep giving you the opportunity to develop your Modular construction knowledge by watching our construction team in action.

Applications close on 20th September 2025(Summit Homes group reserves the right to remove advertised roles before this date)

We accept that everyone is unique. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and our success is enhanced by the diversity within our teams. We encourage applications from First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people.