Site Manager

JV Recruitment Pty; City of Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 150 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

JV Recruitment Pty is seeking a Site Manager to lead the delivery of a $15M multi-storey retail development in Ringwood, Victoria, on an initial 12-month contract with potential for permanency.

You will manage up to 40 on-site personnel, oversee crane operations and safety, and ensure OH&S compliance and on-time milestones, with flexibility in leadership style.

Qualificações

• Extensive experience as Site Manager in Australian commercial construction.
• Experience with multi-storey commercial builds and high-risk site operations.
• Direct experience managing crane operations (200-tonne) with safety plans.
• Strong leadership to manage up to 40 on-site personnel.
• Knowledge of local building codes and OH&S legislation.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Trade background or Construction Management degree preferred.
• Current White Card, Driver's Licence and First Aid certification.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage daily site operations, supervising up to 40 direct workers and sub-contractors.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of the multi-storey retail build and basement work.
• Take full accountability for high-risk activities, crane operations, lift plans, and safety documentation.
• Ensure works comply with OH&S regulations, building codes and project specs.
• Coordinate trade contractors, site deliveries, materials, and machinery to milestones.
• Drive the master construction program and identify delays or risk factors.
• Run daily pre-starts, site inductions and toolbox talks to maintain safety culture.

Conhecimentos

Site Management

Leadership

Crane Operations

OH&S Compliance

Construction Management

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Formação académica

Higher Education in Construction Management

White Card

First Aid Certification

Driver's Licence

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Site Manager

Salary: $150,000 – $170,000

Location: Ringwood

(12-Month Contract – Potential to go Permanent)

About the Role

Driven by strong performance and an expanding project pipeline, we are a growing commercial builder seeking an experienced and capable Site Manager to join our team on an initial 12-month contract, with a strong view to progress into a permanent position.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of a $15M multi-storey retail development, 2-storey with a basement, in Ringwood. Backed by a dynamic business with consistent project growth ahead, this position is ideal for a site leader who can adapt to the needs of the job. We are open to tailoring the role to the successful candidate's leadership style, whether you prefer a direct, hands‑on management approach or focus primarily on‑site oversight, coordination, and high‑level strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily site operations, supervising up to 40 direct workers and sub-contractors at any given time.


• Oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of a multi-storey retail build and basement excavation/structure.


• Take full accountability for high-risk work activities, including strict oversight of 200‑tonne crane operations, lift plans, safety, inductions, and compliance paperwork.


• Ensure all works comply strictly with OH&S regulations, building codes, and project specifications.


• Coordinate trade contractors, site deliveries, materials, and machinery to maintain site flow and project milestones.


• Drive the master construction program, proactively identifying potential site delays, risk factors, or scope clashes.


• Run daily pre‑starts, site inductions, and toolbox talks to maintain a positive and safety‑first site culture.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven track record as a Site Manager within the Australian commercial construction market (Tier 3 background strongly preferred, solid Tier 2 experience also welcomed).


• Demonstrated experience successfully managing commercial builds with multi-storey structures and high-risk site operations.


• Direct experience managing and overseeing large crane operations (preferably 200‑tonne mobile/tower cranes), including SWMS verification, lifting plans, and safety documentation.


• Strong leadership presence with a proven ability to command respect, motivate, and direct up to 40 people on‑site daily.


• High‑level understanding of local building codes, structural documentation, and OH&S legislation.


• Confident communicator with exceptional conflict‑resolution, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.


• Relevant trade background, Higher Education qualification in Construction Management, or equivalent industry experience.


• Current White Card, valid Australian Driver’s Licence, and First Aid certification.