Deputy Site Manager

About the role

Assist the Site Manager in developing construction plans and implementing erection works in accordance with the approved schedule, quality standards, and safety regulations. Support the supervision, coordination, and monitoring of engineers, foremen, erection crews, and workers on site as delegated by the Site Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Guide, mentor, and assist in the training and performance monitoring of junior engineers and site staff
• Assist in ensuring site readiness by checking layout, anchor bolts, gridlines, and elevation prior to the start of erection activities
• Monitor day-to-day erection works including lifting, positioning, alignment, bolting, welding, and finishing activities, and report progress and issues to the Site Manager
• Assist in implementing quality control procedures and ensure that works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements
• Ensure daily compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, and fire protection rules, and immediately report unsafe conditions or incidents
• Coordinate with the Client, Consultant, Main Contractor, subcontractors, and site teams to address routine site concerns and escalate critical issues to the Site Manager
• Prepare and consolidate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, quantity takeoffs, and status updates for review and approval by the Site Manager
• Assist in maintaining and organizing site documentation, including method statements, checklists, ITPs, inspection records, site diaries, and as-built documents
• Act as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the site in the absence of the Site Manager, within the limits of delegated authority

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, or a related field
• Licensed Civil Engineer is preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant construction/site experience, preferably in steel structure, structural installation, industrial, or similar construction projects
• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial position is preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction site operations, methods, and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, structural plans, specifications, and technical documents
• Strong leadership, coordination, and team-management skills
• Good decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple site activities and priorities effectively
• Good communication and interpersonal skills