Site Manager
- Posted22 September 2026
- LocationSydney
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors CGC Cover Construction
- Reference4074784
Job description
Our client is looking for a driven Site Manager or an experienced Foreman ready to step up to lead day-to-day delivery on high-quality residential and commercial construction projects across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. This is the key operational role at site level, combining hands-on technical coordination with clear, empathetic leadership to keep projects safe, on program and to a high standard of quality.
As Site Manager, you'll run daily site operations, coordinating trades, managing sequencing, access, logistics and deliveries, while driving a rolling two to three week look ahead built from the Project Manager's construction program. You'll monitor trade attendance and targets, resolve constraints, and keep quality on track through careful review of drawings, inspections, ITPs and defect management.
Key Responsibilities
As Site Manager, you'll run daily site operations, coordinating trades, managing sequencing, access, logistics and deliveries, while driving a rolling two to three week look ahead built from the Project Manager's construction program. You'll monitor trade attendance and targets, resolve constraints, and keep quality on track through careful review of drawings, inspections, ITPs and defect management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily site operations, subcontractor coordination, sequencing, access, logistics and deliveries
- Prepare and maintain rolling 2–3 week look-ahead programs
- Monitor trade attendance, resources, targets and progress; identify constraints and drive recovery
- Review architectural, structural and services drawings for constructability and coordination
- Plan and coordinate inspections, ITPs, audits, hold points, testing and consultant attendance
- Maintain site safety, inductions, subcontractor compliance, housekeeping, fencing, hoarding and security
- Manage site labourers, daily allocations, timesheets and work records
- Run a weekly toolbox/trade coordination meeting and issue clear minutes and actions
- Use Procore daily — Site Diary, Drawings, Photos, Defect List, RFIs,
- 7–10+ years of proven residential/commercial construction experience in NSW/Sydney
- Fluent written and spoken English and someone who can build strong site relationships and mentor subcontractors
- A sharp eye for quality and defects, with a proactive approach to managing them
- Strong blueprint reading skills across architectural and structural drawings
- Solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Current Construction Induction Card and driver's licence
- Trade background in Carpentry
- Hands-on experience with Class 2 residential projects
- Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Project