Site Manager

Kerman Contracting is seeking experienced Site Managers to deliver Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) projects for a Tier 1 client. This is a FIFO role from Perth on a 2:1 roster, offering a fixed-term contract with strong potential for extension.

As a Site Manager, you will report directly to the Project Manager and play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of NPI projects. You will lead the on-site team, work closely with the client, and maintain a high standard of safety, quality, and performance across the project lifecycle.

You will be personable and responsible for maintaining a positive team environment on site.   

Our Benefits on Offer:

As a Site Manager with Kerman, you will have the following benefits:

• 18-24 months fixed term (potential to go longer) with leave accrual (Annual Leave and Sick Leave)
• 2:1 FIFO roster from Perth 
• Attractive Base Hourly Rate 
• Attractive completion bonus (on Base) paid out on project completion
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Strong and diverse project pipeline offering job security
• Supportive team structure consisting of Head Office staff as well as Deputy Managers, Supervisors, Administrators and Commissioning team

Roles, Duties and Responsibilities: 

As a Site Manager, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Project Manager with the day-to-day running of the project site, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, according to specification and schedule, and within budget. The position will also oversee and manage the on-site team, including all on-site activities' functions and disciplines
• Ensuring project completion following safety, environmental, time, quality, cost, and HR measures
• Overseeing construction program, including compiling subcontracts, supply agreements, and purchase orders
• Managing on-site construction works and coordinate with all site project staff and sub-contractors
• Ensuring project quality and safety standards meet OHS&E company requirements 
• Performing short-term programming, prepare method statement compilation and produce weekly and monthly project reports
• Providing risk assessments for construction activities and facilitate JHA's and Field Leaderships
• Providing leadership and direction on WHSE matters at the project pre-start, toolbox and Client meetings
• Work closely with the Project Manager and WHSE Manager (HO) on project-related health and safety issues and provide them with statistical reports at agreed intervals

About you:

To be successful for the Site Manager role you will have:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent industry 
• 5+ years' experience in the construction industry in a similar role, with a strong knowledge of full life cycle project deliverables
• Superior people management and interpersonal communications skills.
• Experience working on multiple disciplinary projects is desirable 
• Schedule 26 qualification is highly desirable 

*Experience delivering NPI projects across the resources sector will be highly regarded

Why chose Kerman for your next career step:

• We are a stable, privately owned Perth-based business with diverse and engaging projects to enhance your skills and experience in a positive working environment.
• You are valued as an individual in an environment that does not allow for politics or toxicity.
• Work in an environment led by skilled, responsive, respectful, and supportive managers and be valued for your opinions and capabilities

About us:

Kerman Contracting Pty Ltd (Kerman) is a successful West Australian company specialising in designing and constructing major industrial projects associated with Australia's Mining and agricultural sectors. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture.

If you are interested in the position at Kerman's and believe your skills, personality, team-focused mentality, and experience align with the requirements mentioned, we encourage you to submit your application today. If you have any questions please email hr-