Site Manager – Inner-City Projects, Own Delivery

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy on site delivery

Inner-city Sydney projects

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations on two significant inner-city projects valued up to $45M. You will manage subcontractors, sequencing, and site logistics, while upholding WHS and quality standards.

You will coordinate with the Project Manager and senior leaders to maintain program performance and ensure on-time delivery, with autonomy on site and exposure to technically interesting residential and commercial work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager with an Australian construction company.
• Experience delivering class 2 projects valued at $20M+ is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, programming and subcontractor coordination.
• Proven ability to lead site teams and manage multiple work fronts.
• Excellent knowledge of WHS, quality assurance and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Trade background in carpentry is highly regarded.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Taking overall responsibility for day-to-day site operations
• Managing subcontractors, trades and site personnel
• Driving construction programs, sequencing and key milestones
• Coordinating structure, façade, services and finishes packages
• Managing site logistics and deliveries within constrained inner-city environments
• Maintaining high standards of WHS, quality assurance and compliance
• Reviewing drawings and resolving construction and buildability challenges
• Coordinating consultants, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Managing inspections, quality documentation and defect rectification
• Working closely with the Project Manager to maintain program and project performance
• Overseeing practical completion, commissioning and handover

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor coordination

Project programming

WHS compliance

Team leadership

Carpentry background

Education

Trade qualification in carpentry

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations on two significant inner-city projects valued up to $45M. You will manage subcontractors, sequencing, and site logistics, while upholding WHS and quality standards.

You will coordinate with the Project Manager and senior leaders to maintain program performance and ensure on-time delivery, with autonomy on site and exposure to technically interesting residential and commercial work.