Site Manager (Defence)

SHAPE Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 additional paid leave days everyyear

Profit-share up to 15% of salary

Career development with regular check‑

Job summary

SHAPE Australia is seeking a seasoned Site Manager to join our Perth team, delivering defence-focused fitout, refurbishment and new build projects across WA. You will lead day-to-day construction activities, coordinate subcontractors and maintain safety, quality and schedule on site.

With 5+ years' experience in commercial fitout site management and a track record on projects from $700k to $5m, you’ll bring technical proficiency in Procore, MS Project, and drawings interpretation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ industry experience, including at least 2 years in commercial fitout site management.
• Experience on projects valued from $700,000 to $5 million or more, developing construction programmes and leading site teams.
• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental and quality principles, trades and services, with experience interpreting drawings and specifications and a basic understanding of contract obligations.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and Procore.
• A current Construction Industry Card and Senior First Aid Certificate, with first aid training provided by SHAPE if needed; a building-related trade or tertiary qualification is valued but not essential.
• An honest, accountable approach and respectful communication with colleagues, clients and subcontractors.
• Effective time management and sound judgement, with the flexibility to respond to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities and prepare short- and long-term construction programmes with the Project Manager
• Implement safety and environmental requirements, review subcontractor Safe Work Method Statements, conduct inductions and close out identified risks
• Supervise subcontractors, coordinate work sequences and deliveries, and monitor quality through to defects close-out before handover
• Hold client, architect and consultant meetings, raise design issues promptly and liaise with building managers and tenants
• Support budget monitoring and resource management, maintain site diaries and update project progress in Procore
• Mentor and coach Site Coordinators, supporting their training, development and performance

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor coordination

Safety compliance

Procore

Project scheduling

Education

Building-related trade or tertiary qualification valued

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers.

At SHAPE Australia, we’re for shaping spaces — and building people up along the way. We’re a leading national fitout and construction services specialist, bringing local knowledge, diverse capability and a people-focused culture to every project.

Our WA team of more than 70 people delivers fitout, refurbishment, new build and facilities maintenance projects across Perth and regional WA. From commercial workplaces to specialised defence, health and education environments, we’re known for reliability, technical capability and lasting client partnerships. Local know-how. National strength. A team that takes pride in what we create together.

You’ll play a key role in:

This is your chance to help shape spaces that support Australia’s defence community. Based in Perth, you’ll join a team delivering defence projects across fitout, refurbishment and new build, bringing variety and purpose to your next chapter. With experienced local leaders beside you and national capability behind you, you’ll be part of a business that backs its people — and enjoys the team effort along the way.

• Manage day-to-day site activities and prepare short- and long-term construction programmes with the Project Manager
• Implement safety and environmental requirements, review subcontractor Safe Work Method Statements, conduct inductions and close out identified risks
• Supervise subcontractors, coordinate work sequences and deliveries, and monitor quality through to defects close-out before handover
• Hold client, architect and consultant meetings, raise design issues promptly and liaise with building managers and tenants
• Support budget monitoring and resource management, maintain site diaries and update project progress in Procore
• Mentor and coach Site Coordinators, supporting their training, development and performance

What you’ll bring:

You’ve built your experience in site management or supervision and worked across defence projects, you’re ready to bring that know-how to SHAPE. You take pride in the spaces you help create and appreciate the people who make them possible. You’re curious, generous with what you know and keen to keep learning — someone who’ll embrace our Perth team’s mix of high standards, shared success and a little fun along the way.

• At least 5 years’ industry experience, including at least 2 years in commercial fitout site management
• Experience on projects valued from $700,000 to $5 million or more, developing construction programmes and leading site teams
• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental and quality principles, trades and services, with experience interpreting drawings and specifications and a basic understanding of contract obligations
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and Procore
• A current Construction Industry Card and Senior First Aid Certificate, with first aid training provided by SHAPE if needed; a building-related trade or tertiary qualification is valued but not essential
• An honest, accountable approach and respectful communication with colleagues, clients and subcontractors
• Effective time management and sound judgement, with the flexibility to respond to changing project needs

Why SHAPE is a great place to work:

We have the ambitious vision to be ‘the place where everyone wants to work’. That’s why at SHAPE you’ll enjoy:

• 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

Help Shape What’s Next!