Location: Darawank, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time | Site Based
Project: MCROPS (NALG)
Reports To: Project Manager / Construction Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of a major project in Darawank. This is a hands-on, site-based role responsible for coordinating construction activities, managing site safety and quality, maintaining programme adherence, and ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with project and contractual requirements.

As the principal on-site representative, you will drive site operations, supervise subcontractors, manage stakeholder interactions, and maintain detailed project records while working closely with the Project Manager and Construction Manager.

- Manage all day-to-day site operations and construction activities.
- Coordinate trades, suppliers, deliveries, access requirements, and site logistics.
- Maintain a full time site presence and act within delegated project authority.
- Escalate instructions, directions, and contractual matters through the Project Manager.
- Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities Site Leadership & Delivery

- Manage all day-to-day site operations and construction activities.
- Coordinate trades, suppliers, deliveries, access requirements, and site logistics.
- Maintain a full-time site presence and act within delegated project authority.
- Escalate instructions, directions, and contractual matters through the Project Manager.
- Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.

Health, Safety & Compliance

- Implement and enforce the Project WHS Management Plan.
- Ensure SWMS are reviewed, signed, and in place prior to commencing high-risk works.
- Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, safety inspections, and daily site walks.
- Manage permits, licences,



subcontractor compliance, and incident reporting.
- Oversee compliance with SafeWork NSW requirements and industry safety standards.

Programme & Progress Management

- Maintain and update 2 to 3-week look-ahead programmes.
- Monitor progress against the master programme and identify recovery strategies where required.
- Record delays, site disruptions, weather impacts, and access constraints.
- Coordinate trade sequencing to meet key project milestones.
- Support the preparation of EOT and delay claims through accurate site records.

Subcontractor & Supplier Management

- Supervise subcontractor performance and ensure works align with scope and programme requirements.
- Monitor labour, plant, attendance, and delivery records.
- Verify completed works and provide progress assessments for monthly claims.
- Manage materials, deliveries, and site storage.
- Identify scope gaps and potential variations and communicate them promptly.

Quality Assurance

- Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and hold point requirements.
- Conduct inspections of completed and concealed works.
- Manage defects, non-conformances, and corrective actions through project management systems.
- Coordinate inspections with consultants, certifiers, authorities, and client representatives.
- Maintain quality records and photographic documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Contract Administration Support

- Raise and track RFIs and technical queries.
- Record site instructions, directions, delays, and project events.
- Maintain detailed daily site diaries and site records.
- Assist the Project Manager with variation identification and supporting documentation.
- Contribute to monthly progress claims and cost-to-complete reporting.

Environmental & Community Management

- Implement environmental management plans and consent conditions.
- Manage dust, noise, waste, stormwater, and spill response activities.
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