Site Manager

Bluestonerecruitment; Melton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential builds across Melbourne's Western Suburbs. You will lead site teams, coordinate trades and subcontractors, and drive projects from start to handover, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.

The ideal candidate will hold relevant trade qualifications and proven site management experience in high-volume residential construction, with strong OH&S and sequencing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified with Carpentry knowledge (highly regarded)
• Proven experience as Site Manager/Site Supervisor in residential construction
• Experience delivering high-volume residential or townhouses
• Strong understanding of residential construction processes, sequencing and building standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain build momentum
• Strong trade and subcontractor management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of OH&S and residential construction compliance

Responsibilities

• Manage residential builds from site start through to completion and handover
• Coordinate and manage multiple trades and subcontractors throughout the build process
• Maintain strong site productivity and drive projects forward to meet milestones
• Coordinate trades, materials and site activities to minimise delays and downtime
• Conduct regular site meetings, inspections and progress reporting
• Maintain site safety, toolbox talks and OH&S compliance
• Identify and resolve construction issues quickly and effectively
• Ensure homes are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standard

Skills

Site Management

Residential Construction

Trades & Subcontractors

OH&S Compliance

Project Scheduling

Budget Control

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Job description

A well-established privately owned residential builder is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a variety of residential builds across Melbourne's Western Suburbs

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-resourced builder with a strong pipeline of work, established systems and a focus on delivering quality homes efficiently and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage residential builds from site start through to completion and handover
• Coordinate and manage multiple trades and subcontractors throughout the build process
• Maintain strong site productivity and drive projects forward to meet key milestones
• Coordinate trades, materials and site activities to minimise delays and downtime
• Conduct regular site meetings, inspections and progress reporting
• Maintain site safety, toolbox talks and OH&S compliance
• Identify and resolve construction issues quickly and effectively
• Ensure homes are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standard

Skills & Experience

• Trade qualified, with Carpentry highly regarded
• Proven experience as a Site Manager, Site Supervisor or Senior Supervisor within residential construction
• Experience delivering high-volume residential or townhouses
• Strong understanding of residential construction processes, sequencing and building standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain build momentum
• Strong trade and subcontractor management skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of OH&S and residential construction compliance

The Opportunity

• Join a well-established and growing residential builder
• Work within a structured and well-supported construction team
• Strong focus on build efficiency, quality and customer outcomes
• Opportunity to develop and progress within a growing business
• Stable, long‑term position with a reputable residential builder
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience