Site Manager

SHAPE Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

5 extra leave days

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Profit-share up to 15%

Health & wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Regular team events

Job summary

SHAPE Sydney is seeking a Site Manager to lead day-to-day site activity for a landmark data centre project. You’ll coordinate people, programme, quality and safety from mobilisation to handover, reporting to the Project Manager and collaborating with clients and subcontractors.

You will bring at least five years in site management on commercial fitout, plus strong knowledge of programmes and buildability. A current CIC Card and proficiency with project delivery systems and MS Office are

Qualifications

• Five+ years of industry experience.
• Experience delivering commercial fitout projects.
• Strong knowledge of programmes, drawings and buildability.
• Commitment to Environment, Health, Safety and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site activities in line with safety, quality and delivery systems.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site meetings, programmes and deliveries.
• Review specifications and drawings to support buildable delivery.
• Maintain project records and update progress in the delivery system.
• Manage defects and close-out activities to support handover.

Skills

Site management

Safety leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Programme & scheduling

Education

Construction-related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers.
SHAPE Sydney is our largest team and national head office, with more than 180 professionals delivering construction excellence across Australia's most dynamic market. With more than 36 years of experience as an ASX-listed business, we're well known for our fitout and refurbishment expertise, while building strong capability in facade remediation, design and construction, and new build projects.

Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers.
SHAPE Sydney is our largest team and national head office, with more than 180 professionals delivering construction excellence across Australia's most dynamic market. With more than 36 years of experience as an ASX-listed business, we're well known for our fitout and refurbishment expertise, while building strong capability in facade remediation, design and construction, and new build projects.

You’ll play a key role in

As a Site Manager, you’ll lead day-to-day site activity and coordinate the people, programme, quality and safety outcomes that keep our large-scale landmark data centre project moving. You’ll work closely with the Project Manager, clients and subcontractors to deliver a well-managed project from mobilisation through to handover.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all on‑site activities in line with our safety, quality and delivery systems
• Establish and maintain a safe site environment, including inductions, inspections and risk controls
• Coordinate subcontractors, site meetings, programmes, deliveries and daily site activity
• Review specifications and drawings to support accurate, buildable delivery
• Maintain clear project records and update progress through our project delivery system
• Manage quality, defects and close‑out activities to support a successful handover

What you’ll bring:

• At least five years’ industry experience, including two years in site management within commercial fitout
• Experience delivering projects valued from $700,000 to $5 million and above
• Strong knowledge of construction programmes, specifications, drawings and buildability
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Health, Safety and Quality principles
• A current Construction Industry Card and confidence using project delivery systems and Microsoft applications
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to build positive subcontractor and client relationships

Why SHAPE is a great place to work:

• A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review
• 5 additional paid leave days every year
• Personalised career development to fast-track your growth with regular check‑ins
• An ‘Individual Flexibility Plan’ to match your work/life needs
• Competitive salary and profit‑share potential (up to 15% of your salary)
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance
• Personalised parental leave benefits for your growing family
• Regular social events to connect with your colleagues, subcontractors, and clients

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