The Construction Site Manager is the project team's eyes and ears on the ground. You will maintain a regular site presence throughout construction, oversee subcontractors and confirm that works are being delivered in line with their scope, the program and the project's quality and safety requirements. You will report site progress and issues back to the PMCA team, providing reliable, first‑hand information that supports reporting to Defence. The role suits a practical, hands‑on construction professional who is comfortable working on an active Defence base.
Key responsibilities
Maintain a regular on‑site presence at RAAF Base East Sale during construction of the facilities.
Manage subcontractors on site, including reading and understanding their scopes of works.
Check that subcontractors are executing their works in accordance with their contracted requirements, and raise any deviations, defects or delays with the project team.
Monitor site progress against the construction program.
Act as the project team's point of contact on site, relaying accurate observations and updates to the PMCA team.
Contribute site information to project meetings and reporting.
Coordinate with base personnel, the head contractor and subcontractors on site access, induction and WHS requirements.
Provide inputs to risk management.
Support subcontractor tendering and evaluation processes.
Assist with contract administration activities.
About you
Experience working on construction sites, with knowledge of the construction delivery process. Relevant backgrounds include site supervisor, site foreman, project engineer, project manager, or a carpenter or tradesperson who has worked on major construction sites from mobilisation to handover.
Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, read their scope of works and check that they are executing to that scope, with understanding of contract deliverables and reporting requirements.
Australian citizenship, and eligibility to obtain and hold a Defence security clearance. It is desirable (not essential) if you already hold or have previously held a Baseline Clearance.
Experience providing inputs to risk management, subcontractor tendering and contract administration (desirable).
Experience working on a Defence base or with the Department of Defence (desirable).
A current driver's licence and a willingness to live in or near Traralgon or the East Sale RAAF Base.
About us
Bullaburra Consulting is a consultancy that works under the banner Connecting Business with Country. We provide professional services, project support and Indigenous engagement to government and industry. Our team has supported ESTA5428PH3 since 2023 performing the position of Project Manager, working with the PMCA team through each stage from functional requirements briefs to concept design.
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