Site Manager

Design & Build Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment has partnered with a leading ACT builder to recruit an experienced Site Manager for landmark commercial projects valued between $20M and $30M. You will lead day-to-day site operations, manage subcontractors, and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery across Canberra.

You will collaborate with the Project Manager, clients and consultants, maintaining program discipline and ensuring adherence to budget and standards on multiple high-profile developments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering commercial construction projects.
• Ability to lead site teams and coordinate multiple subcontractors.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site construction activities from setup to handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Drive programme and productivity to meet milestones.
• Maintain WHS compliance and safety culture.
• Ensure QA processes are followed throughout build.
• Lead site meetings with consultants, clients and stakeholders.
• Resolve site issues to avoid schedule impact.
• Mentor supervisors and junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Subcontractor management

Programme delivery

Safety culture

Education

Construction qualifications

White Card

Job description

A well-established commercial builder with a strong reputation across the ACT is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of landmark commercial projects valued between $20M and $30M.

With a healthy pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, this is an opportunity to join a business that values strong leadership, safety, and quality construction.

The Role
As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to an exceptional standard. You'll work closely with the Project Manager, subcontractors and client representatives while leading site teams through every stage of construction.

Projects include a mix of commercial developments such as office buildings, education, community, government and mixed-use facilities across Canberra.
Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities from site establishment through to handover.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Drive programme and productivity to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Maintain the highest standards of WHS compliance and site safety culture.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are implemented throughout construction.
• Conduct site meetings and liaise with consultants, clients and project stakeholders.
• Identify and proactively resolve site issues before they impact programme.
• Mentor and develop leading hands, supervisors and junior staff.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering commercial construction projects valued between $20M and $30M.
• Strong background with a reputable commercial builder.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractor trades simultaneously.
• Sound understanding of construction methodology, programming and sequencing.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and client satisfaction.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Relevant construction qualifications and current White Card.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to deliver high-profile commercial projects across Canberra.
• Strong pipeline of secured work providing long-term career stability.
• Supportive leadership team with an excellent industry reputation.
• Competitive salary package with genuine career progression opportunities.
• Positive company culture with low staff turnover.
• Opportunity to work with experienced professionals on technically challenging projects.

If you're an experienced Site Manager looking to take ownership of major commercial builds and join a business known for delivering quality projects, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Sophie Potts at Design & Build Recruitment on 0468 927 *** / ******@designandbuild.com.au

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