Contract Site Manager – Retail Refurbishment Project

We’re seeking an experienced and driven Site Manager to lead a retail refurbishment project in the Sydney CBD. This is a 4-month contract with a well-established contractor, delivering a high-quality upgrade within a live retail environment. Candidates with a background in supermarket or retail refurbishments—particularly for brands like Coles, Woolworths, or similar—are highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring smooth and safe delivery of all construction activities.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors across various trades with an emphasis on quality and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, project specifications, and OH&S standards.
• Liaise with project managers, store representatives, and stakeholders to minimise disruption to retail operations.
• Drive program outcomes and uphold high standards of finish, often during night works or staged handovers in live environments.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing retail refurbishment projects, ideally within operating stores.
• Background in projects for Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, or similar retailers is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a practical and hands-on management style.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage tight programs, and deliver clean, compliant finishes.
• Solid understanding of sequencing works in active trading environments, including after-hours work.

Location: Sydney
Start Date: May
Contract Duration: 3 months

If you’re a skilled Site Manager with a retail fit-out or refurbishment background, and you're confident in leading complex, live-site projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Click "Apply" to submit your CV, or contact Sam Cooper at [email protected] or 0422 118 933 for a confidential discussion.