Senior Site Manager
Capstone ·www.capstonerecruitment.com.au
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Senior Site Manager | $40m Heritage Project | Inner Melbourne suburbs
Our client is a highly regarded Melbourne builder with a reputation for delivering complex institutional work. With a turnover of around $125m and 10 to 12 projects running at any one time, they specialise in education, heritage and civic projects from $10m to $50m. They thrive on difficult builds: live operating environments, existing structures and sensitive heritage fabric.
About the Role
You’ll take the lead on site for a significant heritage redevelopment in Melbourne’s inner South East, valued at approximately $40m. It’s a prominent, technically demanding project where quality of finish and a strong handover will define success.
You’ll work alongside a dedicated Project Manager, Contract Administrator and Project Coordinator, with support from an experienced Project Construction Manager.
Key Responsibilities
To apply, click “Apply Now” or contact Charlotte at Capstone Recruitment for a confidential discussion on 0408 900 899 or email Charlotte@capstonerecruitment
- Landmark $40m heritage project in the outskirts of Melbourne’s CBD
- Builder-led business that values technical capability
- Low staff turnover, strong team culture and genuine flexibility
Our client is a highly regarded Melbourne builder with a reputation for delivering complex institutional work. With a turnover of around $125m and 10 to 12 projects running at any one time, they specialise in education, heritage and civic projects from $10m to $50m. They thrive on difficult builds: live operating environments, existing structures and sensitive heritage fabric.
About the Role
You’ll take the lead on site for a significant heritage redevelopment in Melbourne’s inner South East, valued at approximately $40m. It’s a prominent, technically demanding project where quality of finish and a strong handover will define success.
You’ll work alongside a dedicated Project Manager, Contract Administrator and Project Coordinator, with support from an experienced Project Construction Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all site operations from construction through to completion and handover
- Manage subcontractors, site teams and daily coordination across trades
- Drive the construction program and keep the project on track
- Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality and site presentation (HammerTech)
- Manage the interface between new works and existing heritage fabric
- Take ownership of finishes, defects and a clean, well-managed handover
- Work closely with the client, consultants and heritage stakeholders
- Mentor and develop junior site staff
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on projects of $20m or more
- Strong background in refurbishment, heritage or institutional work
- A genuine eye for detail and a track record of finishing jobs well
- Confident working in live or sensitive environments
- Calm, organised leader who builds strong relationships with trades and clients
- Familiarity with HammerTech and Aconex is highly regarded
- Competitive salary package
- Additional annual leave on top of the standard entitlement
- Generous paid parental leave
- A strong pipeline of landmark heritage and education projects
- Team-based flexibility, with each project team sharing the load and working out arrangements together
- A balanced approach to weekend work (typically two Saturdays a month)
- Clear career progression and a supportive leadership team
- Early Friday finishes and a strong social and wellbeing calendar, including team events, a fun run and regular team lunches
To apply, click “Apply Now” or contact Charlotte at Capstone Recruitment for a confidential discussion on 0408 900 899 or email Charlotte@capstonerecruitment
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The Senior Site Manager role with Capstone is based in South Melbourne, VIC, AU.
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Capstone lists the Senior Site Manager role at AUD 180,000–280,000 per year.
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