Site Manager | Commercial Construction

Location: Newcastle, NSW (On-site)

Package: Up to $210,000 + Super

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking to work close to home in Newcastle with a well established commercial builder?

Do you have a background on projects up to $50m?

This is a permanent, ongoing role offering a robust pipeline of work in Newcastle/Hunter regions.

Key Responsibilities

- Site Leadership: Lead all daily site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and program milestones are met from initial groundbreaking through to handover.
- Subcontractor Management: Coordinate and manage subbies, direct labour, and specialist trade contractors to maintain momentum and output.
- Safety & Compliance: Drive a zero-harm safety culture on site in full compliance with WHS standards.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Work hand-in-hand with Project Managers, engineers,



and client representatives to proactively resolve site-level challenges.

What We Are Looking For

- Track Record: Proven experience as a Lead Site Manager delivering commercial construction projects in the $20M–$50M+ range .
- Newcastle Commitment: Currently living in or actively relocating to the Newcastle/Hunter region.
- Trade or Tertiary Background: Qualified trade background (Carpentry/Building) or a Degree in Construction Management.
- Strong Leadership: Excellent communication, subbie management, and problem-solving capabilities.

What’s on Offer

- Competitive Salary: Up to $210,000 base package + Super (commensurate with experience).
- Project Pipeline: Start on an immediate $40M project
- Stability: Permanent, ongoing full-time position with an established, financially stable builder.

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