Site Manager - Contract

Reference: 16124298_1784133846

I wanted to share more details ahead of the interview for the Site Manager role leading the delivery of automated material handling and sortation system projects.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll be responsible for overseeing on-site installation, pre-operation, and commissioning activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You'll act as the primary on-site contact, coordinating teams, managing resources, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead day-to-day site installation activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
* Coordinate with the Project Manager, customers, general contractors, subcontractors, and other trades to keep projects on schedule.
* Manage manpower, resources, and a rolling four-week look-ahead plan.
* Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, tools, and site logistics.
* Maintain accurate site documentation, including daily logs and weekly progress reports.
* Champion health, safety, and quality standards across the project.
* Support testing, commissioning, customer training, and project handover.
* Resolve on-site issues and escalate technical or commercial matters where required.
* Build strong customer relationships through clear communication and proactive problem-solving.
* Monitor project progress, identify change orders, and help mitigate project risks.
* Ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll submissions for site personnel.
* Take ownership of project delivery while maintaining a flexible, hands-on approach.


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$40.00 - $45.00
Per hour
USD40.00 - USD45.00 per hour
Added 15/07/2026
Reference: 16124298_1784133846

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