Site Manager

W Talent; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent is seeking an experienced Site Manager in Brisbane to lead a $25M school facilities project, with a strong pipeline of similar commercial work. Start before January 2027 to assist with early works and set the foundation for future projects across Defence, Health, Education, and more.

You will set the job up in week one, manage safety and ITPs, and ensure tight documentation while coordinating with a Project Manager and Foreman.

Qualifications

• Site management experience on commercial projects 5-20M or proven foreman ready to run a site.
• Education, government or other live-site experience is a plus.
• Trade background or construction management qualification is preferred.
• QLD Blue Card (or able to get one) + White Card required.
• Comfortable with Procore and digital site records, holding subcontractors to account.

Responsibilities

• Set the job up in week one and hold trades to their dates.
• Lead safety, run ITPs and quality control, manage paperwork efficiently.
• Work with a Project Manager, Contract Administrator and Foreman to share leadership.

Skills

Site management

Foreman experience

Leadership

Education

Construction management qualification

Trade background

Tools

Procore

Job description

Permanent, Full-Time | New School Build + Strong Pipeline of Projects Ahead

Experienced Site Managers and Senior Foremen ready to step up - we want to hear from you too!

A Queensland Tier 2 builder with an $11M government school project and a genuine pipeline of work behind it is looking for a Site Manager to run the show - and they're just as keen to talk to an experienced Foreman ready to take that next step.

This is a chance to work with a well established builder who can offer you a wide variety of projects to manage across Defence, Health, Childcare, Education, Office, Retail, Hospitality, Hotels & Tourism, Industrial, Insurance and Sports & Leisure and a proven history of over 800 successful projects already delivered.

Initial Project

$25M project building new school facilities in Brisbane. Project kicks off in January 2027 and our client wants you to start before then to assist with early works through to completion. Strong pipeline of similar commercial work to move onto once cpompleted.

The Role

• Set the job up right in week one and hold trades to their dates
• Lead safety, run ITPs and quality, keep the paperwork tight without living behind a desk
• Backed by a Project Manager, Contract Administrator and Foreman - you're not carrying this alone

What You'll Bring

• Site Management experience on commercial projects $5-20M OR proven Foreman experience and you're ready to run your own site
• Education, government or other live-site experience is a big plus
• Trade background and/or construction management qualification
• QLD Blue Card (or able to get one) + current White Card
• Comfortable with Procore, digital site records and holding subbies to account - and having them turn up for you the next day

Why This One

• A well-funded government project with a clear finish line - then straight onto more work
• Genuine variety across the business - health, education, defence, retail, hospitality
• A business that trusts its people to make calls and own them, not wait for sign-off
• Structured mentoring and a leadership team invested in developing you further
• ISO-accredited, well-established, growing - this isn't a one-project wonder

If you're a Site Manager or highly experienced Foreman looking to step into a Site Manager role, this is a great opportunity to progress your career with a builder who cares about quality and your safety.