Site Manager — Complex Construction Leader

Icon Construction; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cultural Leave

Purchased Leave

Work Life Balance Days

Community Days

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development support

Sports and social events

Travel, retail and health discounts

Job summary

Barpa Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day‑to‑day on‑site operations, ensuring safe delivery, programme adherence and high quality across technically complex facilities. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage subcontractors, resources and site administration while building strong relationships with clients, consultants, Traditional Owners and local communities.

Join Barpa's team to support Indigenous employment and community engagement with a competitive salary

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in commercial construction, Site Manager or Senior Supervisor
• Experience delivering commercial, government, education, health, community or mixed-use projects
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Coordinate multiple trades and manage subcontractors
• Knowledge of sequencing, QA and site safety requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Identify risks early and drive practical solutions
• Relevant construction or trade qualification
• Strong computer literacy including MS Office and construction management, safety and quality software

Responsibilities

• Lead all site-based construction activities from mobilisation to completion
• Drive safety culture and ensure HSE compliance
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, labour resources and site logistics
• Monitor programmes and milestones
• Maintain quality standards and minimise defects
• Manage site administration, records and reporting
• Foster relationships with clients, consultants and communities
• Mentor and develop site supervisors
• Support Barpa's Indigenous employment, procurement and community engagement

Skills

Leadership

People management

Subcontractor management

Risk identification

Communication

Programme management

Education

Construction qualification

Trade qualification

Extensive industry experience

Tools

Construction management software

Safety software

Quality management software

Job description

Barpa Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day‑to‑day on‑site operations, ensuring safe delivery, programme adherence and high quality across technically complex facilities. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage subcontractors, resources and site administration while building strong relationships with clients, consultants, Traditional Owners and local communities.

Join Barpa's team to support Indigenous employment and community engagement with a competitive salary