Commercial Site Manager

Full-time | Competitive salary package + superannuation

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Commercial Site Manager to join a highly regarded boutique commercial construction company delivering high-quality projects across Melbourne.

With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, attention to detail and long-standing client relationships, we deliver a diverse portfolio of commercial projects across:

We are seeking an experienced construction professional who takes genuine pride in their work, can manage multiple projects and has the capability to take ownership of a project from site establishment through to completion and handover.

This is an opportunity to join an established and growing business where you will have genuine responsibility for project delivery, work closely with senior management and play an important role in maintaining the company’s high standards.

As Commercial Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery and performance across multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on program and to an exceptional standard of workmanship.

Working closely with the Project Manager and senior management team, you will coordinate all site activities and provide strong leadership across trades, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

• Lead the day-to-day management and delivery of commercial construction sites
• Take ownership of site operations from establishment through to completion and handover
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades and site personnel
• Manage construction sequencing, programming and site logistics across multiple projects
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve potential delays
• Coordinate trades, materials, deliveries, access and site logistics
• Read, interpret and work confidently from architectural, structural and engineering documentation
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality control and workmanship
• Conduct site meetings and coordinate project stakeholders
• Manage site safety, SWMS, OH&S and compliance requirements
• Liaise professionally with clients, consultants, architects, subcontractors and suppliers
• Identify and resolve construction issues efficiently and proactively
• Monitor variations, defects and rectification works
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and project documentation
• Assist with project planning, programming and procurement
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional site environment
• Drive projects through to successful completion and client handover

You are an experienced Commercial Site Manager who understands that successful project delivery requires more than simply managing trades.

You are organised, proactive and commercially aware, with the confidence to make decisions, solve problems and maintain momentum on site.

• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects from commencement through to completion
• Experience across hospitality, retail, office and/or medical construction
• Strong knowledge of construction methodology, sequencing and site management
• Demonstrated ability to confidently manage subcontractors and multiple trades
• Excellent understanding of construction drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Strong programming, organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to construction challenges
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes
• Strong knowledge of Victorian OH&S and construction requirements
• A professional, accountable and commercially minded…