Site Manager
Salary: $150,000 – $170,000
Location: Ringwood
(12-Month Contract – Potential to go Permanent)
About the Role
Driven by robust performance and an expanding project pipeline, we are a growing commercial builder seeking an experienced and capable Site Manager to join our team on an initial 12-month contract, with a strong view to progress into a permanent position.
In this role, you will lead the delivery of a $15M multi-storey retail development, 2-storey with a basement, in Ringwood.
Backed by a dynamic business with consistent project growth ahead, this position is ideal for a site leader who can adapt to the needs of the job.
We are open to tailoring the role to the successful candidate's leadership style, whether you prefer a direct, hands‐on management approach or focus primarily on‐site oversight, coordination, and high‐level strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily site operations, supervising up to 40 direct workers and sub-contractors at any given time.
Oversee the day‐to‐day delivery of a multi-storey retail build and basement excavation/structure.
Take full accountability for high-risk work activities, including strict oversight of 200‐tonne crane operations, lift plans, safety, inductions, and compliance paperwork.
Ensure all works comply strictly with OH&S; regulations, building codes, and project specifications.
Coordinate trade contractors, site deliveries, materials,



and machinery to maintain site flow and project milestones.
Drive the master construction program, proactively identifying potential site delays, risk factors, or scope clashes.
Run daily pre‐starts, site inductions, and toolbox talks to maintain a positive and safety‐first site culture.
Required Experience & Skills
Proven track record as a Site Manager within the Australian commercial construction market (Tier 3 background strongly preferred, solid Tier 2 experience also welcomed).
Demonstrated experience successfully managing commercial builds with multi-storey structures and high-risk site operations.
Direct experience managing and overseeing large crane operations (preferably 200‐tonne mobile/tower cranes), including SWMS verification, lifting plans, and safety documentation.
Strong leadership presence with a proven ability to command respect, motivate, and direct up to 40 people on‐site daily.
High‐level understanding of local building codes, structural documentation, and OH&S; legislation.
Confident communicator with exceptional conflict‐resolution, negotiation, and problem‐solving skills.
Relevant trade background, Higher Education qualification in Construction Management, or equivalent industry experience.
Current White Card, valid Australian Driver's Licence, and First Aid certification.
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