A well-established, Tier 3 construction and remedial contractor is experiencing strong, consistent growth across Sydney. The business specialises in remedial works, waterproofing, façade upgrades, concrete repair, and asset-protection projects across Class 2 buildings, aged care, high-rise residential, and live operational environments. With around 40 staff and a supportive, down-to-earth culture, the company is known for work-life balance, professional integrity, and long-term client relationships.
Due to a newly awarded project in the Chatswood region, the company is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take a lead role on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day site operations and ensure smooth delivery across seven rooftop zones.
- Coordinate, manage, and mentor subcontractors, trades, and site teams.
- Ensure the site operates safely at all times, especially regarding working at heights in a live environment.
- Interpret design drawings, implement remedial solutions, and work closely with engineers and consultants.
- Oversee site logistics, scheduling, sequencing, and daily workflows.
- Drive high-quality workmanship across all remedial, waterproofing, and reinstatement activities.
- Conduct site inspections, identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate where necessary.
- Maintain thorough site documentation: daily logs, inductions, SWMS, safety checks, and progress tracking.
- Work closely with the Project Manager to align site progress with program, budget, and design intent.
- Build strong relationships with clients, residents, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within construction (remedial experience is required).
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and technical detail.
- Ability to interpret drawings, remedial scopes, and technical design requirements.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct on-site teams.
- Strong organisation and planning capability, able to manage multiple work fronts at once.
- High attention to detail with a quality-driven mindset.
- Confident communicator who can liaise effectively with residents, subcontractors, and consultants.
- Safety-focused, with valid construction certifications and ideally heights-related tickets.
- Driver’s licence and availability to commence early January (or earlier if possible).
- Salary: $120k-$140k + Super + Company Car
- Long-term project stability
- Family-based culture where everyone is known by name; no corporate layers.
- Down-to-earth management team who value work-life balance.
- Monday–Friday working week — very rare Saturdays.
- Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding business.
For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with Design & Build and our clients please contact Emily Collins on 0468927246 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
