Site Manager – New Build

Baseline Projects; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baseline Projects is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead on-site operations for education builds in NSW. You will manage day-to-day construction activities, coordinate trades, and uphold safety, quality, and program requirements on projects up to $25M.

You will oversee toolbox talks, inductions, and QA processes, liaise with project teams and stakeholders, and drive timely delivery while maintaining high standards of safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as Site Manager on education or commercial builds.
• Experience delivering new build projects up to $25M.
• White Card and valid Driver’s Licence.
• Strong leadership and communication on site.
• Experience with HammerTech or similar safety systems.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities.
• Coordinate trades and site logistics to meet milestones.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site inductions, and daily pre-starts.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Perform QA checks and manage defect rectification.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with Project Managers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and resolve site issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Site coordination

Reading drawings

Stakeholder liaison

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Building & Construction

Tools

HammerTech

Job description

Site Manager – Education New Builds (Projects up to $25M)

Join a progressive head contractor delivering high-quality education and government projects across NSW.

Servicing projects in the Hills District, Upper North Shore, and Gosford Region.

About Baseline Projects

At Baseline, we believe there’s always a better way to build—and it starts with the right foundation. As a progressive head contractor, we deliver new build and refurbishment projects across the education, government, and commercial sectors.

Our reputation is built on quality, safety, and transparency—and we’re growing fast. We’re now looking for an experienced Site Manager to help lead upcoming education builds in Sydney.

The Opportunity

As Site Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of new build construction sites (up to $25M in value), ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality delivery. You’ll manage subcontractors, maintain site safety standards, and work closely with project teams to keep things moving smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage all on-site construction activities

• Coordinate trades and site logistics to meet program milestones

• Conduct toolbox talks, site inductions, and daily pre-starts

• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality compliance using HammerTech or similar systems

• Perform QA checks and manage defect rectification

• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Liaise with Project Managers, consultants, and stakeholders

• Monitor subcontractor performance and resolve site issues promptly

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Site Manager on commercial or education sector builds

• Experience delivering new build projects up to $25M

• White Card and valid Driver’s Licence

• Strong leadership, communication, and site coordination skills

• Solid understanding of construction programs, sequencing, and site safety

• Familiarity with HammerTech or similar safety systems

• Cert IV in Building & Construction or WHS (advantageous)

• Experience with roofing or working at heights – highly regarded

• Full Australian working rights

Why Join Us?

• Established head contractor with a strong pipeline of work

• Work on purpose-driven projects that improve communities

• Tech-enabled delivery backed by our in-house BI and systems teams

• Structured career development and leadership pathways

• Supportive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture

• Competitive salary package with regular reviews