Construction Project Manager / Site Leader

ZFG Designs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ZFG Designs is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead site operations on a portfolio of active projects across Australia. You will manage subcontractors, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as the primary liaison between the site, client and head office.

The role requires regular travel to project sites, strong reading of drawings, and coordination with engineers to meet AS/NZS standards and Occupation Certificate requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in construction site management or project coordination in last 5 years.
• Experience with commercial fit-out or building projects to completion.
• Ability to read construction drawings, floor plans, and specs.
• Experience coordinating trade subcontractors and certifications.
• Familiarity with Australian Building Codes and Occupation Certificate requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, multi-site management.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction activities across multiple projects.
• Direct on-site subcontractors including electrical and structural trades.
• Ensure EFSM compliance and liaise with certifiers for certification items.
• Review Occupation Certificate checklists and authorities' docs.
• Coordinate engineers and trades to meet AS/NZS standards.
• Provide accurate site measurements to support docs.
• Liaise with clients, owners and government bodies on delivery needs.
• Track progress, identify risks, and escalate to management.
• Maintain project records and certification registers.
• Travel regularly to project sites across Australia.

Skills

Site management

Trade coordination

Reading drawings

AS/NZS standards

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

White Card (construction induction)

Job description

Construction Project Manager / Site Leader

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead site operations across a portfolio of active projects. The role requires regular travel to project sites across Australia. The successful candidate will manage subcontractors, coordinate regulatory compliance and certification, and serve as the primary point of contact between the site, the client and the head office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate construction activities across multiple commercial fit-out and building projects from commencement through to practical completion and occupation certificate

Manage and direct on-site subcontractors including electrical, structural and fire services trades

Coordinate Essential Fire Safety Measures (EFSM) compliance and liaise with certifiers to resolve outstanding certification items (including emergency lighting, exit signs, fire hose reels and related)

Review and act on Occupation Certificate checklists and certification documentation from relevant authorities

Liaise with licensed professional electrical engineers and trade contractors to ensure compliance with AS/NZS standards and applicable codes

Brief the design and drafting team with accurate site measurements and spatial requirements to support documentation

Coordinate with clients, building owners and government departments (including Department of Education) on project delivery requirements

Track project progress, identify outstanding items and escalated risks to management

Maintain project records, compliance documentation and certification registers

Travel regularly to project sites across regional and metropolitan Australia as required

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in a construction site management or project coordination role within the last 5 years

Demonstrated experience managing commercial fit-out or building projects through to practical completion

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, floor plans and technical specifications

Experience coordinating trade subcontractors and managing compliance and certification processes

Familiarity with Australian Building Codes, Essential Fire Safety Measures and Occupation Certificate requirements

Strong communication and organisational skills; ability to manage multiple active sites

Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites across Australia

Qualifications

Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience

Relevant state-based construction induction card (White Card) required