A major automation project. A complex steelwork challenge. A structure you'll help bring to life.

SSI SCHAEFER’s ALDI project at Bradfield, Western Sydney, is a major undertaking in warehouse automation. The scale of the facility, the complexity of its systems and the coordination required to deliver it make this a substantial opportunity for an experienced steelwork project manager.

Steelwork provides the structural foundation for this complex automated warehouse. Delivering it takes someone who understands how engineering, fabrication, logistics and installation fit together - and can keep each moving towards the same milestones.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong steelwork delivery background to lead this scope, from engineering coordination and fabrication through to installation, acceptance and handover.

As part of the site management team, you’ll lead steelwork supervisors across multiple installation fronts and work with local and international specialists to bring the structure together. Your decisions on sequencing, resources and delivery will help create the conditions for the automation installation and commissioning that follow.

The chance

Your focus will include:

- Planning steelwork delivery so engineering, fabrication and material availability support the installation sequence.

- Leading Steelwork Installation Site Supervisors across concurrent work fronts, with clear priorities and effective support.

- Coordinating interfaces with building works, other contractors and automated warehouse equipment.

- Managing progress, costs, risks and changes, resolving constraints and keeping the wider project team informed.

- Embedding safety and quality into planning and delivery, through to inspection, acceptance and handover.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Project Manager, Senior Site Manager and Project WHS&E; Manager, contributing steelwork expertise to decisions that affect the wider project.





What you’ll bring

You understand steelwork fabrication and erection, know how installation sequencing affects delivery, and can work through technical issues with engineering specialists.

We’re looking for:

- Experience managing steelwork from engineering and fabrication through to installation and handover.

- Confidence leading site supervisors and managing specialist installation subcontractors.

- Strong planning and commercial skills, including budgeting, forecasting, variations and contractor performance.

- The ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications and coordinate practical solutions.

- A sound understanding of Australian construction safety requirements and high-risk steelwork activities.

- Clear communication, practical judgement and the ability to coordinate people across disciplines and locations.

Experience in high-bay warehousing, automated logistics or material handling projects would be invaluable. Relevant technical or tertiary qualifications - or an equivalent combination of technical qualifications and substantial steelwork project management experience - are required.

Working on the project

The role is based at the ALDI project site in Bradfield, with continuous on-site presence throughout steelwork installation. Some work outside normal business hours may be required to support critical activities, and travel may be needed for training or project coordination.

Why join us?

The SSI SCHAEFER Group is a leading global solution provider for all areas of intralogistics.



With innovative technologies and software, the family-owned company empowers customers to increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking and transport processes. From full automated warehouses, with individual service and maintenance offers, to manual and semi-automated systems, SSI SCHAEFER offers cost effective intralogistics solutions from a single source, for small and medium-sized businesses as well as large companies. SSI SCHAEFER has also become one of the largest vendors of software for internal material flow control and offers all possibilities for sustainable resource management with modern real-time analyses, smart data processing and optimisation algorithms. With SSI SCHAEFER Plastics, the company is also an expert in sustainable container systems and customized constructive packaging, as well as solutions for wase and recycling management.

SSI SCHAEFER employs more than 8,800 people at is international headquarter in Neunkirchen (Germany) and in approximately 80 operating companies globally, including seven production facilities on six continents. In fiscal year 2024, the company generated a revenue of EUR 2.0 billion.

For years, the SSI SCHAEFER Group has relied on trusted partnerships and strong brands. The Group also includes the robotics specialist RO-BER, the SAP specialist SWAN, the robotics and AGV expert DS AUTOMOTION and the start-up SupplyBrain.

Our commitment to Work Health and Safety

We have a strong focus on and commitment to health and safety and expect all workers to:

- Comply with relevant WHS legislation

- Follow company policies and procedures

- Proactively report hazards and incidents

- Contribute to a safe working environment for all, including psychological and psychosocial safety

Ready for a project that matches the depth of your steelwork experience? We’d like to hear from you.

No agencies please

📌 Project Manager - Steelwork | Major Warehouse Automation (Sydney)
🏢 SSI Schaefer
📍 Sydney