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ABOUT BENTLEY

Bentley Workspaces has evolved into a rising leader in office interior construction.

Driven by a high-performance culture, we’re committed to transforming workplaces across Tasmania, always pushing boundaries and seeking innovative solutions. This mindset shapes how we attract and develop top talent.

We deliver impactful projects across the private, government, education, and health sectors, creating inspiring workplaces that foster productivity and innovation.

LOCATION: HOBART, TASMANIA
FULL TIME ROLE


ROLE: SITE MANAGER

The Site Manager is Bentley's leader on site and is accountable for the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of all commercial fitout projects across Tasmania from site establishment through to practical completion and handover.

Your role is to ensure Bentley's commitments are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the high standards our clients expect.

You will take ownership of the site, coordinate trades, drive the construction programme, maintain quality and safety standards, and keep the Project Manager informed of progress, risks and decisions required.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable making things happen on site.

The impact of this role goes beyond completing a build. How our sites are managed directly shapes the experience our clients have with Bentley and the reputation we build in the market.

Core Responsibilities

Site Leadership & Resource Management

  • Take ownership of the day to day operation of assigned construction sites

  • Lead Bentley site labour, subcontractors and trades with clear expectations and accountability

  • Forecast labour requirements and communicate resource needs in advance

  • Manage daily site productivity and identify opportunities for improved efficiency

  • Coordinate daily activities, sequencing and access requirements

  • Be the primary Bentley representative on site

  • Create a positive and respectful site culture

Programme

  • Assist in the development of construction programmes during project planning

  • Review programme logic, durations and sequencing based on site realities

  • Monitor actual progress against programme and implement corrective actions where required

  • Plan works ahead rather than managing the site reactively

  • Coordinate trades against upcoming milestones

  • Identify programme risks and constraints early

  • Escalate delays immediately with a proposed solution

  • Maintain visibility of what is happening today, this week and in the weeks ahead

Safety & Compliance

  • Take responsibility for maintaining a safe and compliant Bentley site

  • Conduct site inductions and toolbox meetings

  • Ensure subcontractors have current SWMS and required documentation

  • Monitor site activities against WHS requirements

  • Maintain site records and documentation

  • Escalate safety or compliance concerns immediately

Quality

  • Understand the drawings, specifications and agreed scope before works commence

  • Monitor workmanship throughout construction rather than waiting until completion

  • Coordinate quality inspections and rectification

  • Protect the design intent while maintaining buildability

  • Maintain high standards of presentation through to practical completion

  • Coordinate consultant, client and authority inspections

  • Prepare the project for practical completion, handover and defects liability obligations

  • Drive defects and incomplete works to closure before practical completion

Trade & Subcontractor Coordination

  • Provide construction input during trade procurement and scope reviews

  • Assist in assessing subcontractor capability, methodology and programme suitability

  • Coordinate subcontractors so everyone understands scope, sequence and expectations

  • Confirm upcoming trades are ready before they arrive on site

  • Identify clashes and dependencies early

  • Hold subcontractors accountable for programme, quality and site standards

  • Build strong relationships while being prepared to have clear conversations when standards are not being met

Communication, Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain regular communication with the Project Manager

  • Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, site instructions and progress tracking

  • Update programme information and project reporting systems as required

  • Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager

  • Participate in project and site meetings as required

  • Communicate professionally with clients, consultants, building management and subcontractors

  • Raise issues early. No surprises.

Commercial Awareness

The Project Manager owns the overall commercial performance of the project, but the Site Manager plays an important role in protecting it.

You will:

  • Monitor labour productivity against project allowances

  • Understand the agreed project scope

  • Identify potential variations before additional work proceeds

  • Assist in assessing the cost impact of proposed variations or scope changes

  • Record site instructions and scope changes

  • Avoid unnecessary rework through good planning and coordination

  • Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency without compromising quality

  • Work with the Project Manager to find practical solutions that protect both the client outcome and project margin

What We Expect

We are looking for someone who can genuinely own a site.

That means being able to walk onto a project and understand:

Where are we today?
Where do we need to be next?
What could stop us getting there?
What needs to happen now?

We expect you to:

  • Be prepared and organised

  • Follow through on commitments

  • Communicate early rather than wait for problems to escalate

  • Take responsibility rather than pass problems on

  • Maintain high standards even when nobody is watching

  • Treat clients, subcontractors and teammates with respect

  • Be solutions focused when things do not go to plan

  • Ask for help early when it is needed

  • Keep learning and improving

We do not expect perfection. We do expect ownership.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Site Manager at Bentley creates sites where:

  • Projects are delivered profitably while maintaining Bentley's quality standards

  • Everyone knows what they need to do

  • The programme is visible and actively managed

  • Trades are coordinated before problems occur

  • Safety and quality are consistently maintained

  • Variations and risks are identified early

  • The Project Manager has accurate information

  • The client feels confident in the way their project is being managed

  • Practical completion is planned, coordinated and successfully delivered

  • The project is something the whole team is proud to hand over

Experience & Capability

Ideally you will bring:

  • 5+ years of construction experience

  • Demonstrated commercial construction or fitout experience

  • Previous Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Leading Hand or similar leadership experience

  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination

  • Ability to read and interpret construction documentation

  • Experience in using Microsoft Office and construction management software

  • Experience developing, maintaining and managing construction programmes

  • Strong understanding of project scheduling and critical path activities

  • Strong WHS knowledge

  • Confident communication with subcontractors, clients and project teams

  • Strong organisational and forward planning capability

  • Practical problem solving skills

  • Relevant construction qualifications and licences where applicable

Why Bentley Workspaces

We are building a team that values ownership, trust, and long-term contribution.

At Bentley, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Help shape how commercial projects are delivered in Tasmania

  • Contribute to meaningful workplace and construction projects

  • Work within an integrated strategy, design, furniture, and delivery team

  • Influence systems, processes, and operational improvements

  • Ownership: Genuine responsibility for your projects and the authority to lead your site

  • Variety: Exposure to commercial workplace projects across Tasmania

  • Integrated delivery: See projects come together across strategy, design, furniture and construction rather than working within one isolated part of the process

  • Development: Opportunities to strengthen your construction, commercial and leadership capability

  • A voice: We want people who can identify better ways of working and help us improve

  • Long-term opportunity: As Bentley grows, there is room for strong performers to grow with it

  • Team culture: A grounded team that works hard, backs each other and cares about delivering a good experience for our clients

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive Compensation – A salary that reflects your experience, with benefits that value your contribution.

  • Company vehicle

  • Standard Tech & Tool Kit - Mobile Phone + Plan & Computer

  • Strong pipeline of secured work

  • Stable, values-driven organisation

  • Career growth within an established Tasmanian business

  • Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening operational standards as the business enters its next growth phase.

Pre-employment requirements will apply, including but not limited to psychometric evaluation and standard compliance checks.

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for stability, strong leadership and a long-term career in Hobart, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

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