Senior Site Manager - Cairns Residential Project

Concentis; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Residential Cairns opportunity

No FIFO roster

Job summary

Concentis in Cairns is seeking a senior Site Manager to lead an approximately $80M residential construction project. You will oversee a site team of 15–20, coordinate major subcontractors and drive delivery to milestones, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance on site.

This role is based in Cairns with relocation considered. A QBCC Site Supervisor Open Builder Licence is required, and no FIFO arrangements apply to this project.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior Site Management role within construction.
• Strong background in commercial construction and/or infrastructure projects.
• Relevant qualifications in Building, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Current QBCC Site Supervisor Open Builder Licence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large site teams and manage major subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction programming, sequencing and site coordination.
• Proven ability to drive safety, quality and project delivery outcomes.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder and subcontractor management skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities and operations.
• Oversee and coordinate a site team of approximately 15-20 personnel.
• Manage major subcontractors, suppliers and material deliveries.
• Develop, monitor and maintain construction programmes and schedules.
• Drive project delivery against agreed milestones and completion dates.
• Lead site coordination meetings and manage construction sequencing.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively resolve site issues.
• Coordinate design teams to address buildability and technical challenges.
• Ensure works comply with contract documentation, relevant standards and regulations.
• Oversee practical completion activities and defect rectification.
• Maintain regular communication with the Project Manager on site performance.

Skills

Senior Site Management

Commercial construction

Infrastructure projects

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety management

Programming & scheduling

Education

Building/Construction Management qualification

Job description

Concentis in Cairns is seeking a senior Site Manager to lead an approximately $80M residential construction project. You will oversee a site team of 15–20, coordinate major subcontractors and drive delivery to milestones, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance on site.

This role is based in Cairns with relocation considered. A QBCC Site Supervisor Open Builder Licence is required, and no FIFO arrangements apply to this project.