Senior Site Manager Perth • 200000k/year - 230000k/year • Commercial Construction •

Ava James Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Superannuation

Job summary

Ava James Recruitment is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a WA commercial construction contractor. You will oversee multiple sites, mentor site managers and foremen, and partner with construction leadership to lift performance, secure on-time delivery, and improve safety and quality across a multi-project portfolio.

Reporting to Construction Manager, this role demands a delivery-first mindset, strong communication, and a track record of delivering $20m-$60m WA projects with autonomy to shape

Qualifications

• Proven Senior Site Manager experience delivering $20m-$60m WA projects.
• Experience leading multiple sites and improving performance.
• Strong mentoring to develop Site Managers and Foremen.
• Trade background and/or tertiary Construction Management qualification.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and coordination.
• High-level HSEQ knowledge and safety leadership.
• Clear, calm leadership with accountability for outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to multiple sites, ensuring consistent delivery standards across the portfolio.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Site Managers, Foremen, and emerging leaders—building capability and confidence.
• Review and guide construction programmes, site sequencing, and resourcing to drive on-time delivery.
• Support Site Managers with subcontractor performance management, productivity, and short-term planning.
• Ensure best-practice HSEQ compliance and promote a safety-first culture across all projects.
• Partner with Project Managers and Construction leadership to identify risks, remove roadblocks, and drive solutions.
• Oversee QA processes, inspections, and defect management to achieve high-quality handovers.
• Provide accurate portfolio reporting on progress, key risks, staffing needs, and delivery forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Mentoring

Construction knowledge

HSEQ knowledge

Budget & programme focus

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Construction Management qualification

Trade background

Job description

A well established, WA owned and operated commercial construction business is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their growing delivery team. With a strong pipeline of mid to large scale builds, this contractor is recognised for delivering complex commercial projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You’ll be stepping into an organisation with long term local roots, a practical delivery first culture, and leadership that empowers site teams to run projects with real ownership and pride.

About the Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, this is a senior leadership role focused on overseeing, supporting, and mentoring a team of Site Managers across multiple live projects. While you will remain close to delivery and standards on site, your core purpose is to lift performance across the portfolio coaching teams, strengthening systems, and ensuring consistent outcomes.

The project mix is typically $20m-$60m and spans varied commercial sectors. This position would suit a high calibre Site Manager ready to step into a broader leadership remit, with a genuine passion for developing people and building strong delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to multiple sites, ensuring consistent delivery standards across the portfolio.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Site Managers, Foremen, and emerging leaders—building capability and confidence.
• Review and guide construction programmes, site sequencing, and resourcing to drive on-time delivery.
• Support Site Managers with subcontractor performance management, productivity, and short-term planning.
• Ensure best-practice HSEQ compliance and promote a safety-first culture across all projects.
• Partner with Project Managers and Construction leadership to identify risks, remove roadblocks, and drive solutions.
• Oversee QA processes, inspections, and defect management to achieve high-quality handovers.
• Provide accurate portfolio reporting on progress, key risks, staffing needs, and delivery forecasts.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager delivering $20m-$60m commercial construction projects in WA.
• Demonstrated capability leading teams and improving performance across one or more sites.
• Strong mentoring mindset with a track record of developing Site Managers/Foremen.
• Trade background and/or tertiary qualification in Construction Management or similar.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and services coordination.
• High-level knowledge of HSEQ systems and commitment to safety leadership.
• Calm, solutions-focused leader who communicates clearly and holds teams accountable.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance programme, cost, quality, and people outcomes.
• $200k-$230k + Super + Vehicle
• Fantastic opportunity to step into a true multi project leadership role with a respected WA contractor.
• Ambitious business with a strong pipeline of current and upcoming projects.
• Strong support from Construction leadership with real autonomy to lead and shape delivery culture.
• Grounded, high performing team environment focused on quality and developing people.

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