Business Operations
Related Roles
It's easy to assume that the Construction Industry is only full on 'construction' or 'design' related roles, however that is not the case at all! Just like any other company and business, we need the following people in order to operate.
To familiarise yourself and spark your interest, have a look through some of the Business Operation related roles below:​
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You are very community minded as you integrate social and environmental goals into business operations. You create the bridge between the company and the community by coordinating a range of activities and initiatives which are designed to have a positive impact on the environment and local communities.
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Coordinator
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You’re the liaison between local stakeholders such as residents and schools for all company projects. Your goal is to bring about social change and improve the quality of life in their local area. You oversee a range of community relations, marketing, communications and fundraising activities.
Community Engagement Manager
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You’ll offer support within Business Offices to ensure Business Offices run smoothly. Generally you’ll organise documentation, send emails, process word documents, update spreadsheets and compile presentations.
Administrator
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SENIOR DIRECTOR ROLES​
​These are roles that you'll gradually develop, grow and evolve into as you climb up within your career. Within the industry you don't usually see women at the top, however we're pushing to change that narrative! These are roles you can add to your personal career plan and make a Personal Development Plan (PDP) on how to get there!
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You oversee the growth of the Company in all areas. A successful MD will provide strategic operational guidance and direction to the board of Directors to ensure that the company achieves its mission and objectives.
Managing Director
Construction Directors oversee the build progress of all Projects within a Company. Through high level planning, budgeting and making key decisions, they ensure jobs are completed on time, within budget and to the standard expected of the company.
Construction Director
You manage the company’s Sales Department and guide the Sales Team to achieving Regional targets. You usually set Sales objectives as per the company’s regional business plan and set Regional Sales Targets.
Sales Director
You're responsible for the successful completion of construction projects. You oversee the project managers who coordinate site teams, and make sure that work is completed on time and within budget, to a high standard. Project Directors provide leadership to manage risk, monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is on track.
Project Director
You're responsible for planning, developing and implementing commercial strategies based on company goals and objectives with the main goal to support and accelerate growth. You oversee all contract commercial activities within the Company to ensure the Company’s Commercial Standards are strictly adhered to. You also assist in the development/implementation of commercial policies/procedures.
Commercial Director
oversee product engineering operations and ensure that proper engineering procedures are followed. You Plan and oversee the work of the engineering staff to ensure that they meet goals and objectives that help achieve the Company’s targets and standards.
You also conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
Engineering Director
Not yet sure on what to pick? Browse through roles within other categories such as Pre-Construction, Site Investigation & Geotechnical, Site Operations, Trades, Commercial and Design & Technical.
You build and develop new relationships with partners and new clients. This helps with your goal to improve the growth of a Construction Company. You’ll also seek new market opportunities for the Company and oversee sales growth to ensure the company generates financial revenue.
Business Development Manager
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You’ll develop and put into place company staff policies, contract terms and practises. Alongside this, you work with your company training manager to develop and train company staff for the benefit of their development.
HR (Human Resources) Manager
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You identify training needs for the Company as a whole and for employees. Through implementing training programmes you help employees develop, enhance skills and gain knowledge which bring out their full potential! Such a rewarding role.
Training Manager
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You provide technical help and solutions to IT issues caused by computer systems, network issues or software malfunctions. You help employees through any form of IT related hiccup they encounter.
IT Support Analyst
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For Construction, you’re the Company’s go to person for guidance on Legal matters relating to disputes, client or consultant contracts and legal documents produced.
Legal Advisor
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It’s your role to manage the reputation and image of the company through planned public campaigns and marketing material. You use different avenues such as magazines, websites and social media.
Marketing & PR (Public Relations) Manager
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You manage the sales process of a project's apartment/home sales. This includes producing sales reports and also conduction showhome visits for potentials buyers.
Sales Manager
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You’re the first point of contact for visitors, clients, consultants and subcontractors. Most office calls and email enquiries reach you first before you relay information to the necessary personnel or department.
Receptionist
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You are very community minded as you integrate social and environmental goals into business operations. You create the bridge between the company and the community by coordinating a range of activities and initiatives which are designed to have a positive impact on the environment and local communities.
Head of Design/Technical Director