This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile workplace fitout spanning approximately 3,600m² across two levels, delivering a premium outcome within a live occupied environment.
The Project
- Two-level commercial fitout (approx. 1,800m² per floor)
- Live staged delivery with client occupation maintained throughout construction
- Melbourne CBD location
- Commencing July 2026
- Scheduled completion December 2026
- Supported by a dedicated Project Engineer throughout the duration of the works
- Six-day working week with occasional Sunday works if required by programme
The Role
Working closely with the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You will coordinate multiple trades, manage site logistics within a live environment, drive programme outcomes, and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all site activities from mobilisation through to completion
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and building management
- Develop and manage short-term construction programmes
- Monitor progress and drive programme milestones
- Lead daily site coordination and toolbox meetings
- Manage site logistics, access requirements, and sequencing of works
- Maintain accurate site records and reporting
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental requirements
- Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, inductions, and incident management
- Review and manage quality inspections, test plans, and defect rectification
- Monitor labour, plant, and material requirements
- Support variation management and identify commercial risks and opportunities
- Act as the primary site contact for clients, consultants, neighbouring tenants, and stakeholders
- Mentor and support site personnel while fostering a positive team culture
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Proven experience supervising commercial fitout projects
- Strong understanding of staged delivery within occupied environments
- Excellent planning, coordination, and programme management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple trades simultaneously
- Sound knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and temporary works
- Strong understanding of OH&S legislation and quality management systems
- Experience using project management and scheduling tools, including MS Project
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and manage project risks
- Natural leadership qualities with a hands-on approach to site delivery
What's On Offer
- $634.50 per day + super (Pty ABN payments available)
- High-profile CBD commercial fitout project
- Strong project support from an experienced delivery team
- Immediate start available for the right candidate
- Opportunity to work with a respected commercial builder on a flagship project
If you have a strong commercial fitout background and enjoy delivering high-quality projects in challenging live environments, we'd like to hear from you.
