Site Manager – High-End & Medium Density

COMPANY PROFILE

WestUrban Group is a leading Victorian builder, consistently ranked among the top three townhouse builders in the state. With more than a decade of proven experience, we specialise in Multi-Unit Developments, Medium Density Projects, High-End Projects and bespoke homes through our Clinton Grand Brand.

Our expertise spans the entire construction lifecycle - from feasibility and design coordination through to project management, site delivery, and client handover. Backed by long-standing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, robust systems, and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver projects that meet strict standards of quality, safety, cost control, and timeliness.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the High-End and Medium Density Division Construction Manager, the Site Manager is responsible for managing and delivering multiple residential construction projects from site establishment to client handover. The role involves leading onsite activities, managing subcontractors, and ensuring quality, safety, budget, and timeline compliance.

The Site Manager also mentors Junior Supervisors and contributes to company-wide continuous improvement initiatives, including the development of construction policies, project management methodologies, and OH&S documentation. You will be instrumental in guiding teams, resolving complex issues on-site, and ensuring the project stays on schedule and within budget.

The successful candidate will hold demonstrated experience across both custom high-end residential and medium density projects, and will be allocated projects from either division as directed by the Construction Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Management

• Coordinate construction work in line with project priorities and plans
• Maintain construction schedules and site attendance records
• Organise required tools, equipment, machinery, and materials
• Supervise daily work activities of subcontractors and trades
• Ensure optimal workforce allocation and productivity
• Supervise use and safety of machinery and plant
• Identify and resolve on-site issues and disputes promptly
• Monitor and control site expenditure, staying within approved budgets
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and up-to-date site reports
• Ensure each project is delivered on-time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Approve subcontractor invoices only after completing QA and safety inspections
• Other duties which are expected of your has a site foreman by you manager
• Build strictly to architectural, interior designer and engineering documentation, and resolve documentation conflicts before work proceeds.
• Coordinate long lead-time, specialist and imported finishes, including setout reviews and sample or shop drawing sign-off prior to installation.
• Enforce specification compliance and prevent unapproved substitutions, site variations or scope creep.
• Protect completed finishes throughout the build and control site access for high-value installations.
• Attend client, architect and consultant site meetings and walkthroughs, and escalate all scope, cost and program impacts to the Construction Manager before proceeding.
• Coordinate shared services, common property, driveways, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping where applicable.
• Manage staged occupancy permits, progressive handovers and staged practical completion in line with the handover program.

OHS

• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Ensure site safety and housekeeping as per Act and regulation
• Conduct site induction, information and training as per safety policy and procedure
• Review SWMS & Maintain OHS folder
• Report and management hazard and incidents on site
• Follow all WestUrban Safety Manual and policy

Project Program, Job Booking & Planning

• Provide fortnightly milestone reports and progress updates to management
• Assist in developing project programs (Smartsheet or WesHub)
• Identify and address issues in plans, designs, or documentation before build commencement
• Ensure all job bookings are accurately maintained and up to date in Smartsheet/WesHub.
• Program jobs with the correct lead times aligned with construction priorities and trade availability.
• Book all jobs in advance to ensure timely delivery and reduce delays caused by unconfirmed or uncoordinated bookings.
• Regularly review and update bookings to reflect site progress, weather conditions, and delivery timelines.
• Communicate booking status clearly with relevant internal stakeholders and subcontractors.

Trades Management

• Manage subcontractor performance and compliance with registrations
• Document and dispute invoices for defective or non-compliant work
• Provide feedback to procurement and management for vendor improvements
• Support accounts team by ensuring timely approval of completed works and invoice documentation

Training and Mentoring Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing training and development to Junior Supervisors
• Mentor and coach Junior Supervisors on project management best practices and site management
• Facilitate regular check-ins and feedback sessions with Junior Supervisors
• Ensure Junior Supervisors understand and adhere to WestUrban’s construction standards and policies
• Assist Junior Supervisors with problem-solving and decision-making on-site
• Support Junior Supervisors in developing their leadership and communication skills

Continuous Improvement

• Adhere to and support the Business Management System (BMS), with full commitment to HSE and Quality processes.
• Attend and participate in construction meeting, initiate and implement improvements
• Ensure work conforms to the BCA, applicable specifications, and relevant authority guidelines.
• Assist with communication project manager to promote construction projects and build strong market reputation and branding
• Participate in development of company policies:

-Construction policy and procedure

-Project Management methodology

-OH&S Documentation

-Quality Management System

-Project Specification

SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

The successful candidate will demonstrate with below skills & experience:

• Tracking record of successfully delivery multiple relevant residential projects for the recruited division
• Demonstrated site management experience across both custom high-end residential and medium density projects
• Experience managing client, architect and interior designer relationships, high-specification finishes and staged multi-dwelling handovers
• Extensive project management experience in the construction industry
• Construction Management experience is ideal
• Trade Qualification and Project Management qualification
• Strong Res-Codes and BCA compliance knowledge
• Sound understanding of the Victorian construction market including IOH&S
• Strong ability to lead and manage a large site team to meet targets
• Strong ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Excellent team player with strong leadership
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Knowledge in construction tender documentation.

CULTURE & BENEFITS

• Progressive and growing organisation
• Offers great opportunity for further career development
• Young, friendly, innovation and multicultural environment
• Opportunity to work across both custom high-end homes and medium density developments.
• Package is made up as follows: Base salary depends on experience, company vehicle for work purposes, work mobile phone and Laptop

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this position, please click 'Quick apply'