About us

We’re a privately owned, growing construction company delivering high-density townhouse and medium-density residential projects across Melbourne. Our reputation is built on quality delivery and outstanding customer service—and we’re expanding.

About the role

As our Senior Site Manager – Finishes & Handover, you’ll own the project from lock-up through to Practical Completion and client move-in. You’ll lead finishing trades, drive QA to a zero-defect standard, and coordinate commissioning and close-out so every home hands over on time, on budget, and looking first-class by:

Plan and sequence finishing trades -carpentry/fit-off, joinery, tiling, painting, glazing, landscaping to appliances and so on.

Run QA/ITPs and inspections: pre-paint, waterproofing sign-offs, joinery/fittings verification, tiling set-outs, final clean checks and so on.

Defect management: raise, track and quickly close out defects.

Commissioning & compliance: coordinate services testing (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), appliance sign-offs, compliance documentation, and NCC/Australian Standards adherence.

Client & stakeholder interface: lead inspection walkthroughs, communicate clearly with purchasers, strata/OC, consultants, management.

Budget & program control: manage variations, productivity and labour to hit time and cost targets.

Safety leadership: enforce OHS/WHS protocols; toolbox talks; site cleanliness.

Close-out deliverables: confirm as-builts, manuals, warranties and handover packs are complete and accurate.

About you

Diploma of Building & Construction (or similar) minimum.

3+ years in finishing supervision/site management on residential or townhouse/MD projects.

Sharp eye for detail across finishes, waterproofing, joinery, tiling and painting quality.

Working knowledge of NCC, Australian Standards and Victorian residential codes.

Proven record delivering defect-free (or near-zero) handovers on time.

Confident stakeholder management and clear, calm communication with clients and trades.

Competent with site/QA software (e.g., Procore/Hammer Tech or similar).

Benefits

Work with a passionate, experienced team

Clear career pathways in a growing business.

Company vehicle, mobile phone, laptop and uniform provided.

Secure, long-term role with a supportive, down-to-earth culture.

A person who enjoys working as part of a team who is professional and confident but has an easy going nature and a sense of humour will fit well with our culture.

Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your time and interest in this role.