A Key Leadership Appointment | Sarah Constructions
For more than 65 years, Sarah Constructions has delivered commercial and social infrastructure across South Australia. We’re growing, with a strong pipeline of commercial projects ahead, and we’re looking for an experienced Site Manager to join us in a significant appointment for the business.
This is an opportunity for a proven construction leader who can take ownership of complex commercial projects, lead site teams and subcontractors, and play a pivotal role in the continued success and growth of the business.
As Site Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of commercial new build projects from commencement through to handover. Working closely with the Project Manager and the wider project team, you’ll make sure projects are delivered safely, on program, within budget and to a high standard of quality. You will also have the opportunity to make a genuine impact within the business, contributing to a collaborative, solutions-focused environment where relationships, accountability and quality are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of commercial construction projects from start to finish
- Provide strong leadership across site teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders
- Manage project programming, sequencing and site coordination
- Oversee procurement, subcontractor management and project resources
- Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders
- Drive quality assurance and ensure construction standards are consistently maintained
- Work closely with the Project Manager and wider team to achieve successful project outcomes
- Help build a positive, accountable and high-performing site culture
About You
You’re an established Site Manager with a strong commercial construction background and the leadership capability to take ownership of significant projects.
You’ll bring:
- Minimum 10 years’ commercial construction experience
- A strong track record delivering commercial new build and/or fit-out/refurbishment projects above the value of $50M.
- Experience managing complex projects from commencement through to completion
- Strong leadership and subcontractor management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- A sound understanding of construction processes, regulations and quality standards
- The ability to manage competing priorities and maintain project momentum
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
- A genuine desire to contribute to the wider success of the business
Why Sarah Constructions?
We’re a 100% South Australian family-owned builder with more than 65 years behind us and over 2,100 projects delivered. We combine the capability and systems of a major contractor with the relationship-focused culture of a family business, and our decisions are made locally.
What you can expect:
- A key leadership position within a leading commercial construction business that has a significant pipeline of work
- Exposure to diverse and high-profile projects
- A collaborative and solutions-focused working environment
- Genuine career progression and development opportunities
- A business that values its people and invests in long-term relationships
- The opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the continued growth of Sarah Constructions
If you’re an established Site Manager with 10+ years of commercial construction experience and want a role where you can take real ownership and play a key role in the future direction of a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your updated CV or contact me on 0455060070 for a confidential discussion.











