Site Manager | Commercial

Frontline Recruitment Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very attractive salary package

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group – Canberra ACT is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee daily operations on commercial construction projects, with a focus on education or medical sectors. You will partner with the Project Manager to coordinate labour, manage subcontractors, assure quality and safety, and deliver projects on schedule and to a high standard.

You will be a hands-on leader, liaising with site personnel, clients and suppliers while maintaining budgets and reporting progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Trade background or relevant construction qualifications.
• Experience using Procore and HammerTech.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel between project sites as required.
• WHS requirements and quality-control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and coordinate labour, trades, materials and equipment.
• Lead site personnel and subcontractors, allocate tasks and monitor performance.
• Monitor quality, workmanship and materials to meet specs.
• Manage site costs, timesheets, deliveries and purchase orders with PM oversight.
• Ensure WHS compliance and subcontractor documentation.
• Maintain accurate site records and progress updates.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Quality control

WH&S compliance

Team coordination

Travel flexibility

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

Procore

HammerTech

Job description

Frontline Recruitment Group – Canberra ACT

10d ago , from Frontline Recruitment Group

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee day-to-day site operations across commercial construction projects, with a particular focus on EITHER the education sector OR medical sector.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will take ownership of site coordination, subcontractor management, quality control and safety, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule and to a high standard.

You will be a key point of contact for site personnel, subcontractors and clients, bringing strong leadership, sound decision-making and a hands‑on approach to project delivery.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations, coordinating labour, trades, materials and equipment to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Lead and manage site personnel and subcontractors, allocating tasks and monitoring performance and productivity.
• Monitor construction quality, workmanship and materials to ensure works meet project specifications and standards.
• Manage site costs, timesheets, material deliveries and purchase orders, working closely with the Project Manager to maintain budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all WHS requirements, site safety procedures and subcontractor documentation.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily progress reports, site documentation, photographs and updates to the Project Manager.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience managing commercial construction projects, ideally within the education sector.
• A trade background or relevant construction qualifications.
• Experience using Procore and HammerTech.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, site coordination and subcontractor management.
• A solid understanding of WHS requirements and quality control.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under pressure.
• A positive, adaptable attitude and a genuine team-focused approach.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel between project sites as required.

Benefits and Perks

• Supportive team environment with strong collaboration between Site and Project Management.
• Career development and opportunities to grow your construction management experience.
• Work with an established business that values quality workmanship, safety and its people.
• Very attractive salary package with inclusions
  

About the Company

Our client is an established commercial construction company delivering quality projects across a range of sectors. Known for its hands‑on approach, commitment to safety and quality, and collaborative working environment, the business takes pride in building lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors and its people.

Frontline Recruitment Group was established in 1995 and is made up of Industry specific verticals with specialist consultants working to help match great candidates with great career opportunities.

Frontline Recruitment Group is a "People First" business.
Changing lives is what we love to do!

Additional information

• Attractive salary package, supportive team and career development opportunities.
• Lead commercial projects across education or medical construction.