Site Manager - Melbourne

Job description

Site Manager – Structural Steel
Melbourne | $140,000–$150,000 + Super

Lead Complex Steel Projects for a High-Performing Construction Specialist

An opportunity is available for an experienced Site Manager to join a well-
established steel construction business delivering major industrial and commercial projects across Victoria.

This organisation is recognised for its disciplined approach to safety, quality delivery, and operational excellence. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they offer long-term stability, well-resourced projects, and a professional environment where capable leaders are trusted to run their sites with autonomy.

This role suits a commercially minded Site Manager who takes pride in building strong teams, maintaining high standards, and consistently delivering results.

The Opportunity
Reporting into senior project leadership, you will assume full responsibility for site execution across structural steel projects, overseeing all aspects of safety, programme, subcontractor performance, and quality.

You will operate as the senior on-site authority — coordinating trades, managing interfaces with engineering and project teams, and ensuring works are delivered in line with contractual and technical requirements.

This is a visible leadership role within the business, offering scope to influence outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities
· End-to-end management of day-to-day site operations
· Leadership of subcontractors to achieve safety, quality, and productivity
targets
· Implementation of WHS systems and promotion of a strong safety culture
· Programme management, inspections, reporting, and risk mitigation
· Liaison with project managers, engineers, and clients to maintain alignment
· Oversight of workmanship and compliance with drawings and specifications
· Delivery of toolbox talks and proactive site engagement

About You
You are a confident, commercially aware Site Manager with a track record of
delivering construction or installation projects to a high standard. You lead from the front, communicate clearly, and bring structure to complex environments.

You will demonstrate:
· Proven site leadership experience within construction (structural steel highly
regarded)
· Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and site compliance
· Ability to interpret technical drawings and manage sequencing effectively
· Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
· A solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail 

Why Consider This Role?
· Competitive salary package: $140,000–$150,000 + super
· Secure pipeline of large-scale projects
· Professional, values-driven leadership team
· Long-term career progression supported by mentoring and development
· Collaborative culture with high operational standards
· Exposure to diverse, high-impact builds across Victoria