- Lead an established site team and manage major subcontractors
- Oversee a site team of 15-20 personnel
- Residential opportunity with potential relocation assistance

You will take the lead on an approximately $80M construction project in Cairns, overseeing all site-based construction activities and driving successful project delivery. This is a senior leadership opportunity suited to an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in commercial construction or infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead a site team of approximately 15-20 personnel, alongside managing major subcontractors, suppliers and construction resources. You will take ownership of site operations, construction programming, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality and project delivery, ensuring works are completed in line with project requirements, agreed timeframes and quality standards.

This is a residential opportunity based in Cairns, with no FIFO arrangement. Candidates currently based in Townsville or elsewhere in Far North Queensland will also be considered if willing to relocate. Relocation assistance may form part of the overall package discussion.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage all on-site construction activities and operations
- Oversee and coordinate a site team of approximately 15-20 personnel
- Manage major subcontractors, suppliers and material deliveries
- Develop, monitor and maintain construction programmes and schedules
- Drive project delivery against agreed milestones and completion dates
- Lead site coordination meetings and manage construction sequencing
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements
- Monitor construction progress and proactively resolve site issues
- Coordinate design teams to address buildability and technical challenges
- Ensure works comply with contract documentation, relevant standards and regulations




- Oversee practical completion activities and defect rectification
- Maintain regular communication with the Project Manager on site performance

About you

- Extensive experience in a senior Site Management role within construction
- Strong background in commercial construction and/or infrastructure projects
- Relevant qualifications in Building, Construction Management or a related discipline
- Current QBCC Site Supervisor Open Builder Licence
- Demonstrated ability to lead large site teams and manage major subcontractors
- Strong understanding of construction programming, sequencing and site coordination
- Proven ability to drive safety, quality and project delivery outcomes
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder and subcontractor management skills
- Ability to make sound decisions and manage competing priorities
- Current driver's licence and General Construction Induction Card
- Based in Cairns or willing to relocate to the region

Why Join this Project?

- Competitive salary package of up to $260K inclusive of super
- Take a senior leadership role on an approximately $80M project
- Lead an established site team and coordinate major subcontractors
- Residential Cairns prospect - no FIFO roster
- Potential relocation assistance for candidates moving to the region
- Opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure project in Queensland

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch accordingly.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.

📌 Site Manager (Cairns)
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