Location: Project based, Northern Territory

Job Category: Construction & Project Management

Join Sitzler Pty Ltd as a Site Manager in Darwin NT If you're a seasoned professional seeking an exciting opportunity in project-based Northern Territory, then this is the role for you

Job Description Main Purpose of the Role Management of all site activities for the whole of the project - from contract award, through construction and commissioning. Responsible for the successful completion of the project within budget, time, contract, WHS and quality requirements, including appropriate site supervision, administration and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure site WHS is maintained at all times

Identification of potential practical cost saving design solutions for review with the Project / Construction Manager

Check designs and details on plans, any ambiguity to be followed up and resolved with the relevant authority

Keep records relating to and maintain contact and communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and local authorities

Chair and manage regular Subcontractor meetings on site, ensure minutes are prepared and distributed in a timely manner

Coordinate subcontractor planning to ensure adherence to project objectives

Material procurement in accordance with the project purchasing procedure and limits of authority

Assess plant and labour resource requirements for the project and communicate recommendations to the Project / Construction Manager

Manage and verify site setout and survey, including the establishment of adequate control and recovery datum

Develop processes for deficient areas as work progresses





Provide leadership and direction to site personnel ensuring project team works efficiently and effectively, with team members covering roles in other jobs when necessary

Foster, lead and promote good project culture presenting a team-oriented environment of high morale

Regularly communicate with the Project / Construction Manager and project staff on project performance, risk and opportunity including current and potential construction issues

Resolve problems in conjunction with the Project / Construction Manager where necessary

Manage the immediate impacts of matters pertaining to industrial relations prior to escalation in accordance with company process and procedures

Supervise project staff and subcontractors

Maintain site standards at all times

In undertaking your role you must maintain the ability to access the project work site either permanently or at intervals required by the project as mandated by the Director’s

Promote the company’s image at all times

To stay abreast of Corporate, Legislative and Statutory requirements applicable to your role

Head Contracts Administration

Identify and record any current or potential risk pertaining to programme or scope, communicate with the Contract Administrator for collaborative assessment

Participate in and contribute to the preparation of head contract claims for variations, delays and other commercial entitlements.



Ensure all site-based factors are considered

Review the contract at project commencement and understand the key clauses for day to day progression of the works in accordance with the contract

Assist in the evaluation of head contract claims for variations, delays and other contractual claims

Contribute to and maintain awareness of commercial claims ensuring maximum flexibility and entitlement are preserved in balancing construction progress and compilation of notices, especially early notices submitted before the impact of events can be fully ascertained

Manage your responsibilities and interactions in protecting commercial entitlement when communicating with Clients, particularly in relation to delay events

Maintain awareness of and participate as required by the Contract Administrator in downstream commercial claims and management of subcontracts throughout construction and finalisation at end of DLP

Subcontract Administration

Assist the Contract Administrator in the scoping of trades and selection of subcontractors, the letting of the subcontracts and items relative to market forces as required

Ensure all required documentation as requested in the Subcontract Agreements has been provided by the subcontractor i.e. relevant insurances, ABN & GST registration prior to attending site

Assist the Contract Administrator in the evaluation of all subcontractors claims for payment, variations, delays and other contractual claims and make recommendations to the Contract Administrator

Prepare or assist the Project Manager to prepare Contract Programmes, review and submit to the Construction Manager prior t

📌 Site Manager (Darwin City)
🏢 Sitzler Pty
📍 Darwin City