Site Manager (Commercial Projects)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain daily site presence and monitor subcontractor and labour attendance and productivity.
• Supervise day-to-day site activities in line with the programme and instructions provided by the Project Manager.
• Enforce health and safety standards and ensure compliance with OHS requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks and monitor site safety practices.
• Inspect workmanship against drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Manage snag lists and ensure outstanding work is completed and closed out.
• Maintain accurate daily site diaries, attendance registers and progress reports.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure materials are available when required.
• Manage on-site stock, materials and general site organisation.
• Ensure the site remains secure, clean and properly managed.
• Identify and escalate delays, risks, challenges and site issues to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate labour and subcontractors effectively to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3â5 years' site-based experience within commercial, retail, fit-out or hospitality construction.
• Trade background or hands-on site supervision experience will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally and relocate to project sites for the full duration of projects.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to manage on-site logistics independently.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office and construction/project reporting systems.
• Own smartphone capable of running company software.
• OHS/Health & Safety site supervision certification, such as SAMTRAC or equivalent, will be advantageous.