Construction Site Manager

DFP Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop

Strong Adelaide project pipeline

High-profile commercial work

Autonomy and ownership

Supportive leadership team

Career progression

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is assisting a growing Adelaide commercial construction business to appoint an experienced Site Manager. You will lead day‑to‑day delivery of high‑quality commercial, hospitality and refurbishment projects, taking ownership from start to completion.

Responsibilities include coordinating trades, planning sequencing, monitoring safety, programme and quality, and liaising with clients and consultants. Autonomy, a strong pipeline and clear career progression accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial construction experience.
• End-to-end project delivery experience.
• Multi-storey construction experience.
• Strong subcontractor and trade management skills.
• Sound knowledge of drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Strong planning and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating site activities.
• Managing trades and subcontractors.
• Planning and sequencing works.
• Monitoring programme, productivity and quality.
• Coordinating suppliers and materials.
• Liaising with Project Managers, clients and consultants.
• Managing site documentation and compliance.
• Identifying issues early and implementing practical solutions.
• Taking accountability for overall site performance.

Skills

Site management

Project delivery

Subcontractor management

Planning & communication

Safety & quality

Drawings & contracts

Job description

Our client is a growing Adelaide commercial construction business deliveringhigh-quality commercial, hospitality and refurbishment projects.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take ownership of project delivery from commencement through to completion.

What's on Offer

• $130k-$140k + company vehicle
• Phone and laptop provided
• Strong pipeline of secured Adelaide projects
• High-profile commercial and hospitality work
• Genuine autonomy and ownership
• Supportive leadership team
• Long-term stability and career progression

The Role

You will manage the day-to-day delivery of your project, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating site activities
• Managing trades and subcontractors
• Planning and sequencing works
• Monitoring programme, productivity and quality
• Coordinating suppliers and materials
• Liaising with Project Managers, clients and consultants
• Managing site documentation and compliance
• Identifying issues early and implementing practical solutions
• Taking accountability for overall site performance

About You

We're looking for an experienced commercial Site Manager with:

• Proven commercial construction experience
• End-to-end project delivery experience
• Multi-storey construction experience
• Strong subcontractor and trade management skills
• Sound knowledge of drawings, specifications and contracts
• Strong planning and communication skills
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and productivity

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [e-mail] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.