Site Manager - Muswellbrook

Eire Constructions; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO allowance

Job summary

EIRE Constructions in Australia is seeking an experienced Site Manager specializing in water delivery works to join our team. This full-time, site-based role requires a strong onsite presence and the ability to lead construction crews, subcontractors and plant operations on a busy civil project.

You will oversee daily construction activities, manage schedules and resources, promote a safety-first culture, and ensure works are delivered to drawings, specifications and the project programme.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years' experience in civil construction supervision or site management.
• Experience delivering water pipelines, pressure mains, bulk earthworks or similar civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of pipeline construction methodologies, trenching, pipe installation, backfilling, testing and associated civil works.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple crews, subcontractors, plant and resources across an active construction site.
• Experience managing construction programmes, site productivity and daily work planning.
• Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, environmental controls, quality assurance and construction compliance.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Availability to work onsite in the Denman–Sandy Hollow area throughout the project - DIDO allowance is available to support this.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction operations, providing clear direction and leadership to supervisors, construction crews, plant operators and subcontractors.
• Coordinate pipeline installation, earthworks, trenching, backfilling and associated civil construction activities in accordance with project specifications.
• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly works, monitor progress against programme milestones and proactively address construction delays or constraints.
• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment, materials and subcontractors to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, site inspections and proactive hazard management.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans and relevant construction standards.
• Manage site access, construction staging, material deliveries, permits and the establishment and maintenance of site facilities.
• Identify and resolve construction challenges, working collaboratively with the Project Manager and engineering team to maintain progress.
• Monitor labour hours, plant utilisation, material usage and subcontractor performance to support efficient project delivery.
• Maintain accurate daily site records, progress reports, resource allocation records and other required project documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with project personnel, subcontractors, suppliers and relevant stakeholders throughout construction.

Skills

Site leadership

Construction supervision

Project coordination

WH&S compliance

Education

Relevant construction qualifications

Job description

EIRE Constructions was founded by Kelliher family patriarch Tom Kelliher, in the late1970's. EIRE has blazed a trail in innovative civil infrastructure solutions – and specialises in water treatment, water network infrastructure and transport infrastructure including roads, bridges, wastewater systems and more, drawing on our breadth and depth of experience to deliver complex projects. As regional civil infrastructure specialists, we strive to be a part of the communities in which we operate. Driven by our Purpose ofbuilding the communities we want to live in, we are connected and inspired by our Values.

About the role

EIRE is looking for an experienced Site Supervisor who specialises in water delivery works to join our team.

About the business

EIRE Constructions was founded by Kelliher family patriarch Tom Kelliher, in the late1970's. EIRE has blazed a trail in innovative civil infrastructure solutions – and specialises in water treatment, water network infrastructure and transport infrastructure including roads, bridges, wastewater systems and more, drawing on our breadth and depth of experience to deliver complex projects. As regional civil infrastructure specialists, we strive to be a part of the communities in which we operate. Driven by our Purpose ofbuilding the communities we want to live in, we are connected and inspired by our Values.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Project Manager and engineering team, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of construction activities across the project.

This is a full-time, site-based position, requiring a strong onsite presence and the ability to lead construction crews, subcontractors and plant operations in a dynamic civil construction environment.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, to specification and in accordance with the project programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Oversee daily construction operations, providing clear direction and leadership to supervisors, construction crews, plant operators and subcontractors.
• Construction Delivery: Coordinate pipeline installation, earthworks, trenching, backfilling and associated civil construction activities in accordance with project specifications.
• Programme & Productivity: Plan and coordinate daily and weekly works, monitor progress against programme milestones and proactively address construction delays or constraints.
• Resource Management: Coordinate labour, plant, equipment, materials and subcontractors to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Safety Leadership: Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, site inspections and proactive hazard management.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans and relevant construction standards.
• Site Coordination: Manage site access, construction staging, material deliveries, permits and the establishment and maintenance of site facilities.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve construction challenges, working collaboratively with the Project Manager and engineering team to maintain progress.
• Cost Awareness: Monitor labour hours, plant utilisation, material usage and subcontractor performance to support efficient project delivery.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate daily site records, progress reports, resource allocation records and other required project documentation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective communication with project personnel, subcontractors, suppliers and relevant stakeholders throughout construction.

About You

We're looking for a practical, experienced Site Manager who understands civil construction, leads by example and knows how to get the best out of their team.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• 5–7+ years' experience in civil construction supervision or site management, preferably on major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering water pipelines, pressure mains, bulk earthworks or similar civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of pipeline construction methodologies, trenching, pipe installation, backfilling, testing and associated civil works.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple crews, subcontractors, plant and resources across an active construction site.
• Experience managing construction programmes, site productivity and daily work planning.
• Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, environmental controls, quality assurance and construction compliance.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain progress in a busy construction environment.
• Relevant construction qualifications, supervisory experience and applicable site competencies.
• Availability to work onsite in the Denman–Sandy Hollow area throughout the project - DIDO allowance is available to support this.

Most importantly, you’ll be a proactive leader who takes ownership, holds high standards and is committed to delivering safe, quality outcomes.

Ready to Lead on Site?

If you’re an experienced civil construction Site Manager with a strong background in pipeline infrastructure and a passion for delivering quality projects, we’d love to hear from you.