Site Manager – industrial, fast food and retail construction projects

Initial project – $8M new build industrial project located nr Plainlands, located West of Ipswich in Brisbane's Western suburbs

Excellent well established mid-tier national building contractor with a standout reputation in delivering a range of commercial, industrial and retail projects throughout Australia.

Current project portfolio including shopping centre extensions & new-builds, industrial / warehouse, schools, supermarket refurbs and more (projects from $3M - $40M) through Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Salary on offer - $155,000 - $170,000 + super on offer (D.O.E) + excellent benefits on offer.

Benefits include 25 days annual leave + days off in lieu for excessive hours worked.

Start in September 2025

Immediate need for a strong standalone site manager to join an excellent established, highly reputable Australian mid-tier commercial building contractor. The first project will be to run an $8M retail warehouse from start through to handover, located in Plainlands in the Ipswich region.

The Company:

Over 25 years trading history throughout Australia.

Their reputation and relationship with clients, subcontractors and staff is everything.

Relationship driven business, with its staff, sub-contractors and clients.

Structured, well-run business in-keeping with the mid-tier market. Industry software includes Procore and Hammertech.

Investment in staff and career opportunities has resulted in fantastic staff retention.

The Position:

Reporting to and working closely with the Project Manager you will play a key role as the lead site manager delivering this industrial project. As its newly awarded, you'll work on the projects from start trough to hand-over, managing the entire project life cycle. Additional team members assisting with the delivery of the project will include a Contracts Administrator, Safety Advisor and Cadet. You will be relatively self-sufficient and manage the project for the entire life cycle, from start through structure and handover.

Duties:

Report to the project manager

Run the projects from start through to handover

Short term programming, to keep the job on track.

Interpret and work off plans

Management of sub-contractors and trades from civils, to structures, and internal.

WHS - ensure works are undertaken safely – recognise and rectify site safety issues

Use company software, mainly Procore and Hammertech.

To be suitable for the role it is anticipated that you will possess the following;

A strong trade background

Will have built up strong supervisory skills as a Site Foreman and Manager with established Australian commercial & industrial building contractors.

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Site Manager/Foreman in commercial construction, with at least 3 years managing projects over $10M

Experience with tilt panel industrial experience

New build industrial, supermarket and commercial construction project experience is hugely beneficial

Will have ideally worked for reputable commercial contractors with established systems, processes and software in place such as Procore and Hammertech.

Possess a 'can-do' positive attitude and be a positive member of the site team

Valid QBCC site supervisors licence and current Australian driver's licence

On Offer:

Very good salary package from $155,000 - $170,000 + Super

Permanent, long-term opportunity.,

Excellent Australian mid-tier builder – genuine employer of choice in the mid-tier space.

Start immediately if you have the availability.

This is a full-time opportunity and the company would like the successful candidate to start in Mid September. If you are interested in this role and fulfil the criteria outlined above, please send your CV to [email protected] or call 0404 015 472 and ask for Ben Willmot to discuss in greater detail.

www.wcrecruitment.com.au