Site Manager

Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Experience managing projects from demolition through to practical completion and handover.
  • Experience controlling sites, managing trades/suppliers, and resolving site-based issues proactively.
  • Experience with site set-up, OH&S procedures, SWMS, daily inspections and safety documentation.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Description

Main Duties / Responsibilities: The Site Manager is responsible for end-to-end delivery of construction projects from demolition to handover. This includes full site control, day-to-day management of trades and suppliers, and proactive resolution of site-based issues. The Site Manager also supports the CA, PM, and CM in client and consultant management. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Construction Phase – Support the CA in delivering all early site establishment scopes, including: – Dilapidation reports – Demolition coordination – Electrical pit works – Sewer tie relocations – Footing probes and tree removals – Site set-up and safety compliance – Frame, Window, Structural Steel & Cabinetry Shop Drawings & Detailing Construction Phase – Drive the project schedule in conjunction with the Construction Manager and CA, managing the Gantt program on-site – Coordinate and manage daily works for all subcontractors and suppliers – Conduct and document trade scope reviews to ensure relevance and accuracy for site conditions – Ensure all Riser QA Checkpoints are completed, signed, and documented at critical stages – Chair site-based QS walk-throughs and facilitate on-site PCG inspections – Resolve site-related challenges proactively and escalate blockers to the PM/CM as required – Assist with consultant and client management Key Responsibilities: Client Liason – Support the CA and CM in managing client expectations through site walk-throughs and program updates – Flag and communicate site-level risks or delays that may impact client delivery or satisfaction Handover & Completion – Lead the Practical Completion (PC) walk-through with the client and document all defects clearly – Drive rectification works in a timely and high-quality manner, maintaining clear records of progress – Coordinate with the CA to ensure all handover documentation (manuals, certificates, OP, etc.) is complete and accurate – Deliver a clean, defect-free project and a positive final impression of Riser at handover Occupational Health & Safety – Conduct daily site inspections and identify hazards, PPE compliance and verify high risk activities follow approved SWMS – Ensure all workers and inducted onto site via OH&S software QR code sign in – Respond to all safety incidents or near misses, conduct investigations and report appropriately – Ensure all safety documentation is current and accessible, including SWMS, site specific risk assessments, incident registers, plant & equipment register and daily pre-start checklists – Conduct weekly OH&S audit for every site, every week via OH&S software