Construction / Site Manager in Brisbane

CS Development Group Pty Ltd (CSDG) is an established Queensland-based developer and builder delivering multi-level reinforced concrete residential apartment projects across Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland. With several projects in delivery and a strong pipeline of new developments to follow, CSDG is growing its senior site team and is looking for an experienced Construction / Site Manager to drive projects from ground-breaking through to Practical Completion.

CSDG operates with a lean, high-performance site management structure where senior personnel carry real authority and accountability. This role is central to that structure — the Construction / Site Manager will be the primary driver of day-to-day site delivery, directly accountable for programme, safety, quality, and subcontractor performance across the full construction lifecycle.

We are seeking an experienced Construction / Site Manager to join our team and take full ownership of site operations on our residential projects, from mobilisation through to Practical Completion. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this is a senior leadership role demanding deep technical knowledge of reinforced concrete residential construction, strong subcontractor management capability, and the commercial and programme awareness to drive a complex, multi-stage build to a successful outcome.

The Construction / Site Manager will lead the on-site team — including the Structures Foreman, subcontract trades, and site administration — and will be the principal point of accountability for all site-level decisions. This is not a supervisory back-seat role; we are looking for someone who sets the standard on site, solves problems at pace, and holds their team and subcontractors to account. As each project completes, you move with us onto the next one in our pipeline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take full ownership of day-to-day site operations — from piling and excavation through to fitout and Practical Completion.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the on-site team including the Structures Foreman, leading hands, and site administration personnel.
• Establish and maintain a high-performance, safety-first site culture — setting clear expectations and holding all personnel to account.
• Chair site-based meetings including weekly subcontractor progress meetings, safety meetings, and pre-pour inspections.
• Act as the primary point of contact for subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants on all site-level matters.
• Drive programme delivery across all construction stages — civil and piling, basement structure, superstructure, façade, fitout, and external works.
• Develop and maintain the short-term look-ahead programme in coordination with the Senior Project Manager and Contracts Administrator.
• Identify, escalate, and actively mitigate programme risks before they become delays.
• Manage subcontractor sequencing and access coordination across concurrent work faces.
• Prepare and present weekly site progress reports against programme milestones.

Subcontractor Management

• Manage the performance of all on-site subcontractors against their subcontract scope, programme obligations, and quality requirements.
• Conduct formal and informal subcontractor performance reviews and elevate non-performance to the Senior Project Manager.
• Review and approve subcontractor short-term programmes, SWMS, and ITPs prior to commencement of works.
• Coordinate subcontractor procurement and mobilisation in conjunction with the Contracts Administrator and Project Manager.
• Manage site access, laydown areas, and logistics to minimise subcontractor conflicts and maximise productivity.

Quality Management

• Implement and oversee the project quality management system across all trades and work stages.
• Conduct and document hold-point inspections in accordance with the project ITP — structure, waterproofing, façade, fitout, and services.
• Manage non-conformances — identify, document, and drive timely rectification by responsible subcontractors.
• Coordinate consultant and certifier inspections, ensuring the site is ready and documentation is current.
• Oversee the defects identification and rectification process through to Practical Completion and beyond.

WHS Management

• Serve as the senior WHS authority on site — champion a proactive safety culture across all trades and site personnel.
• Implement and maintain the project Work Health and Safety Management Plan (WHSMP) and associated procedures.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits, and toolbox talks — driving continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Review and approve SWMS for all high-risk construction work (HRCW) activities prior to commencement.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed and documented.
• Liaise with the project WHSO and external safety advisors on compliance and reporting obligations.

Commercial & Administrative

• Support the Senior Project Manager and Contracts Administrator on commercial matters — variations, EOT claims, and subcontractor progress claims.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, daily records of labour, plant, and weather conditions.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager on DA condition compliance obligations and authority inspections with the relevant local council.
• Review and approve subcontractor delivery dockets, plant timesheets, and material deliveries.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly project reports and cost-to-complete assessments.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in site management roles on medium-to-large residential or mixed-use construction projects, with at least 5 years in a Construction Manager or Site Manager capacity.
• Demonstrated experience delivering multi-level reinforced concrete residential apartment projects from structure through to Practical Completion.
• Proven ability to lead a site team and manage multiple subcontract trades concurrently across a complex, multi-stage construction programme.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete construction methods — post-tensioned slabs, formwork systems, and structural sequencing.
• Current Queensland Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Demonstrated WHS leadership capability — familiar with HRCW obligations, WHSMP implementation, and incident management.
• Competent in reading and interpreting architectural, structural, and services drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to manage upward to the Project Director and outward to subcontractors and authorities.
• Commercial awareness — understands the relationship between programme, cost, and quality on a fixed-price construction contract.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline — or trade background with extensive site management experience.
• Experience on high-density residential apartment projects of 6 levels or above, including basement construction.
• Exposure to post-tensioned slab construction and familiarity with PT stressing and hold-point inspection requirements.
• Familiarity with DA condition compliance reporting and South East Queensland local council authority processes.
• Experience managing projects within a dual-entity development/construction structure (developer-builder model).
• QBCC Site Supervisor Licence (open or medium-rise) — highly regarded.
• Knowledge of the South East Queensland subcontractor market.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A strong pipeline of residential apartment projects — continuity of work across multiple sites, not a one-off engagement.
• A senior, autonomous role with real authority over site operations and outcomes.
• Direct access to the Senior Project Manager and Project Director — a flat, decisive management structure.
• Professionally run projects with strong back-of-house support: Contracts Administrator, QS, and Structures Foreman.
• A remuneration package of $230,000–$290,000 + super + vehicle allowance, based on demonstrated experience and project track record.
• A permanent, long-term role with the group — when one project reaches Practical Completion, you move onto the next.
• The opportunity to be part of high-quality residential developments across Brisbane and South East Queensland.

CS Development Group Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experience levels, and identities.