Site Manager Commercial Fitout

Bespoke Careers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of varied projects

Direct access to directors

ISO 45001/9001/14001 systems

On-site Brisbane role

Job summary

Bespoke Careers represents a construction business with a growing Brisbane presence seeking a hands-on Site Manager to lead high-quality commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. You will own programme, quality, subcontractor performance and client relationships on varied environments including hospitals, universities, heritage buildings and government works.

Join a team backed by proven systems, repeat clients, and direct access to directors, with a strong emphasis on safety, organisation

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Site Foreman delivering commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects in Queensland.
• Ability to manage construction programmes and coordinate multiple trades to meet milestones.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; maintain positive subcontractor relationships.
• Experience working in live, occupied buildings with staged works and stakeholder requirements.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying risks and improving delivery.
• White Card and First Aid; Construction Supervisor or Cert IV WHS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across Brisbane, ensuring safe, organized sites.
• Coordinate trade sequencing, resources and milestones to meet deadlines.
• Set expectations with subcontractors; lead daily site coordination and foster collaboration.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients and building owners.
• Identify and manage construction risks, delays, design issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Uphold standards of workmanship, site presentation, quality control and defect management.
• Lead onsite WHSE compliance, inspections, inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments, commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

Site management

Programme management

Leadership & communication

Live site experience

Problem solving

White Card / First Aid

Procore (desirable)

BuildPass (desirable)

Tools

Procore

BuildPass

Job description

Our client, a construction business with a growing Brisbane presence, is looking for a Site Manager to lead the successful delivery of high-quality commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. This is an opportunity for a hands-on Site Manager who takes pride in safe, orderly and well-presented sites, and who wants genuine ownership of programme, quality, subcontractor performance and client relationships. Working across varied environments including hospitals, universities, heritage buildings, workplace fit-outs, building owner upgrades and Queensland Government projects, you’ll become a key part of an established local team backed by proven systems, repeat clients and direct access to the directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across Brisbane, maintaining a safe, organised and productive site.




• Drive construction programmes by coordinating trade sequencing, resources and key milestones to achieve project deadlines.




• Set clear expectations for subcontractors, lead daily site coordination and foster a collaborative, accountable working environment.




• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, consultants and building owners throughout project delivery.




• Identify and manage construction risks, potential delays, design issues and opportunities to improve project outcomes.




• Uphold high standards of workmanship, site presentation, quality control and defect management through to completion.




• Lead onsite WHSE compliance, inspections, inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments, commissioning and handover activities.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Site Foreman delivering commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects in Queensland.




• Demonstrated ability to manage construction programmes, coordinate multiple trades and deliver key milestones to deadline.




• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the confidence to hold subcontractors accountable while maintaining positive working relationships.




• Experience working in live, occupied buildings, including staged works and projects with competing stakeholder requirements.




• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying risks, resolving onsite issues and improving project delivery.




• White Card and First Aid qualifications, plus Construction Supervisor or Cert IV WHS qualification, or willingness to obtain.




• Strong organisational skills and a systems-minded approach, with experience using Procore desirable and the ability to quickly learn digital site management and induction platforms such as BuildPass.

Benefits

• Take ownership of varied, high-profile projects spanning healthcare, education, heritage, workplace and government environments.




• Work with repeat clients and building stakeholders, building lasting professional relationships rather than delivering one-off projects.




• Benefit from genuine support, proven systems and direct access to the directors rather than operating in isolation.




• Work within ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001-certified safety, quality and environmental management systems.




• Enjoy a structured, fully onsite role with a team committed to quality, accountability and well-organised project delivery.

REFERENCE: Amy Ovenden #74780