Site Manager | Supermarket Refurbishments | Brisbane

About the Business

Our client is an established national commercial contractor with more than 20 years' experience delivering fit-out, refurbishment and construction projects across Australia.

The business operates nationally and has developed long-standing relationships with some of Australia's largest retailers, delivering projects across retail, hospitality, education and commercial sectors.

They have particular expertise in supermarket refurbishments and upgrades, including complex staged projects undertaken while stores remain operational.

With a strong pipeline of projects across Queensland, they're looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to join their Brisbane team.

The Opportunity

Based in Brisbane, you'll take ownership of supermarket refurbishment, refresh and upgrade projects from mobilisation through to handover.

A key part of the role is successfully delivering construction works within live trading environments. Sections of a supermarket may be closed for construction while the remainder of the store continues operating, requiring careful management of safety, staging, access, dust, noise, deliveries, subcontractors and the general public.

You'll work closely with the Project Manager, client representatives, store management and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to store operations.

While the position is Brisbane-based, flexibility is important. The business regularly delivers projects throughout regional Queensland, so there will be occasions where you'll need to work away from Brisbane.

Similarly, due to the nature of supermarket construction, certain works need to be undertaken outside trading hours. Night shifts and after-hours work will therefore be required from time to time, although this won't necessarily be the permanent working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of supermarket refurbishment and upgrade projects from mobilisation through to handover

Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel

Coordinate staged construction works within live trading environments

Drive programme, safety and quality across your projects

Manage public interfaces and minimise disruption to supermarket operations

Coordinate dust and noise control, access, deliveries and temporary work areas

Liaise closely with Project Managers, clients and store management

Manage site documentation, inductions, SWMS, QA and daily reporting

Identify construction and programme issues early and implement practical solutions

Coordinate after-hours and night works when required

Manage regional Queensland projects and work away from Brisbane when required

About You

We're particularly interested in Site Managers who understand the additional planning and communication required when delivering construction within a live supermarket environment.

You'll ideally have:

Minimum 5 years' Site Management experience within commercial construction, fit-out or refurbishment

Previous supermarket refurbishment or upgrade experience highly regarded

Proven experience delivering projects within live operational environments

Strong understanding of site safety and working around members of the public

Experience managing staged construction, dust and noise control and operational interfaces

Strong programming and subcontractor management capability

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Experience using Procore or similar construction management software

Current White Card

EWP and forklift tickets highly regarded

Trade background or Construction Management qualification advantageous

Professional, proactive and solutions-focused approach

Flexibility to undertake night shifts and after-hours works from time to time

Willingness to travel and work on regional Queensland projects when required

Above all, they're looking for someone who takes ownership of their site, communicates well and takes genuine pride in delivering safe, organised and high-quality projects.

What's in it for you?

Join an established national contractor with a strong reputation in the retail sector

Secure pipeline of supermarket projects throughout Queensland

Work with some of Australia's largest retail clients

Long-term opportunity rather than simply moving from contract to contract

Supportive and experienced project leadership team

Genuine autonomy and ownership of your projects

Variety across Brisbane and regional Queensland

Mix of supermarket refreshes, refurbishments and larger upgrade projects

Opportunity to build a long-term career with a contractor that continues to grow nationally

If you're an experienced Site Manager with supermarket, retail refurbishment or live-environment experience and are comfortable with occasional regional travel and night works, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply via SEEK, email ••••@daviesrossconsulting.com.au or contact Michael Forshaw on 04•• ••• 180 for a private and confidential discussion.