General Foreman / Site Manager

Buildability Group Professional Roles; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildability Group Professional Roles in Sydney seeks a General Foreman / Site Manager to lead complex commercial government projects. The role requires a seasoned on-site leader able to manage subcontractors, coordinate programs and ensure safe delivery on time.

You will work with an experienced team, have a full site management load, and contribute to a growing pipeline with mature systems and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Carpenter.
• Extensive local experience on complex commercial small new build projects.
• Minimum 5-10yrs local Sydney experience as a General Foreman / Site Manager.
• Good man-management skills with the ability to motivate and drive direct & sub-contract labour.
• Highly skilled in OH&S.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge with Procore and Hammertech is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Programming and co-ordination of sub-contractors, suppliers, and materials deliveries
• Developing and building strong rapport with site teams, internal and external stakeholders
• Liaison with client ensuring successful delivery of project to schedule
• Management of the construction program along with the Project Manager and Construction Manager
• Liaison with the commercial team to identify variations and claims
• Managing OHS compliance on site including site inductions

Skills

Carpentry

OH&S

Tools

Procore

Hammertech

Job description

Buildability Group Professional Roles – Sydney NSW

Full time, Permanent

15d ago , from Buildability Group Professional Roles

Job Title: General Foreman / Site Manager

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Location: Sydney

Job Published: 06/09/2026

Job Description

• Unique growing commercial Tier 3 builder
• Big pipeline of work locked away for the next 2-3yrs
• Amazing culture, systems, staff retention and lots of opportunity

This is a General Foreman / Site Manager opportunity to join a growing commercial builder who are super professional, directors are very good operators and have a fresh and energetic team of professionals with a ‘nothing’s too difficult’ philosophy. They have a full order book of projects locked away for the next 2-3yrs in the commercial government space. This organisation has mature systems and procedures in place and the company consistently secures repeat work from their clients.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

We are looking for an experienced General Foreman / Site Manager to work on a number of complex commercial government projects in the Western Suburbs. You will have a full site team in place, excellent subbies have been procured and senior management are very experienced with a wealth of knowledge in government project delivery space. This builder is on the up, you can play a key part in their continued growth and upcoming project pipeline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programming and co-ordination of sub-contractors, suppliers, and materials deliveries
• Developing and building strong rapport with site teams, internal and external stakeholders
• Liaison with client ensuring successful delivery of project to schedule
• Management of the construction program along with the Project Manager and Construction Manager
• Liaison with the commercial team to identify variations and claims
• Managing OHS compliance on site including site inductions

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Trade qualification as a Carpenter
• Extensive local experience on complex commercial small new build projects
• Minimum 5-10yrs local Sydney experience as a General Foreman / Site Manager
• Good man-management skills with the ability to motivate and drive direct & sub-contract labour
• Highly skilled in OH&S
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to solve problems and manage conflict effectively
• A commitment to quality and an eye for detail
• Knowledge with Procore and Hammertech is beneficial