Site Manager

CTC; Osborne; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC in Australia seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day site operations on a major defence project at Osborne. You will coordinate subcontractors and site personnel to deliver works safely, on time and to exacting standards, aligning with project requirements and defence protocols.

The role requires a current Australian Defence Security Clearance and hands-on leadership within a structured, high-compliance environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on commercial, industrial, infrastructure or defence construction projects.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or large Tier 2 construction contractor.
• A current Australian Defence Security Clearance — essential.
• Strong subcontractor management and site coordination skills.
• A sound understanding of construction sequencing, quality assurance, WHS and programme management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely and in accordance with project requirements.
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, trades and site personnel to meet programme milestones.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, site procedures and defence project protocols.
• Monitor construction progress, sequencing, quality and productivity.
• Coordinate site logistics, materials, plant and labour resources.
• Identify and proactively manage construction risks, delays and operational issues.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, quality plans and contractual requirements.
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to resolve technical and construction challenges.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and construction documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Subcontractor management

Site coordination

Communication

WHS knowledge

Programme management

Defence/project experience

Job description

• Major defence project
• Tier 1 Contractor
• Great work/life/balance

This is an opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major defence projects at Osborne. Working within an experienced project team, you will take ownership of day-to-day site operations, leading subcontractors and coordinating construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

If you thrive in a structured, high-compliance environment and enjoy leading teams on complex construction projects, this could be your next career move.

The Opportunity As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of site activities, working closely with the Project Manager, engineers, subcontractors and key stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely and in accordance with project requirements.
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, trades and site personnel to meet programme milestones.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, site procedures and defence project protocols.
• Monitor construction progress, sequencing, quality and productivity.
• Coordinate site logistics, materials, plant and labour resources.
• Identify and proactively manage construction risks, delays and operational issues.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, quality plans and contractual requirements.
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to resolve technical and construction challenges.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and construction documentation.

About You

You are a hands-on Site Manager with strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate complex construction activities in a demanding project environment.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on commercial, industrial, infrastructure or defence construction projects.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or large Tier 2 construction contractor.
• A current Australian Defence Security Clearance — essential.
• Strong subcontractor management and site coordination skills.
• A sound understanding of construction sequencing, quality assurance, WHS and programme management.
• The ability to lead teams, solve problems and drive project outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to quality and safety.

Experience working on defence or other security-sensitive projects will be highly regarded.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering significant defence projects.
• Work on major construction projects at Osborne.
• Be part of an experienced and professional project delivery team.
• Take ownership of site operations in a highly regulated environment.
• Build your career within Australia's defence construction sector.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Site Manager with a current Australian Defence Security Clearance and are looking for your next challenge, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.