Project Site Supervisor

Vertiv Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group is seeking an on-site Site Manager to lead day-to-day delivery, installation, commissioning and testing across critical infrastructure projects. You will provide hands-on leadership, ensuring safe, on‑time, high‑quality delivery while coordinating with the internal delivery team, the General Contractor and subcontractors on site.

You will oversee electrical and mechanical systems, manage subcontractors, drive daily targets, and promote teamwork.

Qualifications

• Trade completion in electrical or mechanical preferred.
• Cert IV in Building & Construction or Diploma equivalent.
• White/general construction card.
• LVR/CPR certified.
• Minimum 5 years in site supervision on construction or critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pre-start and toolbox talks with Vertiv customer engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with GC site access, induction and EHS requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise Vertiv equipment delivery to site, interfacing with GC and other trades.
• Complete delivery condition reports with photos and customer acceptance.
• Represent Vertiv at required site project meetings.
• Manage relationships with site personnel including subcontractors and engineers.
• Coordinate and supervise site activities such as installation, commissioning and testing.
• Complete project site reporting and documentation.
• Oversee defect rectification and close out.
• Drive team to achieve daily targets and promote morale.

Skills

Strong communication

Deadline-oriented

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Conflict management

Problem solving

Education

Trade completion (electrical or mechanical)

Cert IV in Building & Construction or Diploma

White/general construction card

LVR/CPR certified

Tools

MS Office

MS Projects

Job description

Position Summary/Objectives Of Incumbent

The purpose of this position is to provide the day-to-day management and coordination of all delivery, installation and commissioning and testing activities on Vertiv critical infrastructure projects. This is a permanently on‑site role requiring hands‑on leadership across all Vertiv product & service offerings. The Site Manager ensures works are delivered safely, on time, to high quality standard, while maintaining strong coordination with the broader internal project delivery team, the General Contractor and any associated subcontractors and stakeholders onsite.

Job Description

Position Summary/Objectives Of Incumbent

The purpose of this position is to provide the day-to-day management and coordination of all delivery, installation and commissioning and testing activities on Vertiv critical infrastructure projects. This is a permanently on‑site role requiring hands‑on leadership across all Vertiv product & service offerings. The Site Manager ensures works are delivered safely, on time, to high quality standard, while maintaining strong coordination with the broader internal project delivery team, the General Contractor and any associated subcontractors and stakeholders onsite.

Major Activities To Be Performed

• Lead daily pre-start and toolbox talks with Vertiv customer engineers and subcontractor
• Ensure compliance with GC site access, induction & EHS requirements
• Plan, coordinate and supervise Vertiv equipment delivery to site, interfacing with GC and other site trades
• Complete all delivery condition reports, inclusive of photos and customer acceptance of deliveries
• Represent Vertiv at all required site project meetings
• Manage relationships with site personnel (builders, contractors, engineers and installers)
• Coordinate & supervise Vertiv employee and contractor site activities such as installation, commissioning/testing, access & energisation permits
• Complete project site reporting and documentation requirements (tracking sheets, delivery check lists, progress reports)
• Oversee defect rectification and close out
• Drive team to achieve daily targets and motivate to
• Promote good morale and team work

WHS, Environment & Quality

• - Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations
• - Actively promote safety in the workplace with Vertiv staff and subcontractors
• - Review SWEMS and ensure fit for purpose for tasks being undertaken
• - Actively engage with Vertiv Project EHS manager

Employees reporting to Incumbent

N/A

Main Contacts Within Company

• National Project & Delivery Manager
• Project Managers
• Junior Project Managers
• Commissioning Managers
• Customer Engineers
• Project EHS Manager
• Vertiv customers
• Sub-contractors
• Suppliers
• General Contractor and their subcontractors

Main Contacts Outside The Company

• Vertiv customers
• Sub-contractors
• Suppliers
• General Contractor and their subcontractors

Education/Qualification

• Completion of trade – electrical or mechanical preferred
• Cert IV in Building & Construction or Diploma equivalent
• White/general construction card
• LVR/CPR certified

Specialist Knowledge

• Strong computer skills – MS Office; MS Projects
• Mech Systems – Chillers, XDUs, Fan Wall Units, CRAC units
• Elec Systems – Switchboards, Busway, Static Switches, UPS and Batteries
• Modular Data Centres/Power Train Units (PTU’s)
• Control and monitoring systems

Practical Experience

• Minimum 5 years in site supervision on construction, mining environments, telecommunications or critical infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to supervise teams of workers
• Subcontractor management

Personal Characteristics

• Strong Communication to internal and external stakeholders
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork
• Good lateral thinking
• Ability to manage conflict, handle demanding expectations and stakeholders, and solution management
• Safety mindset/commitment to zero harm culture