Mckinnel Associates

Site Supervisor

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Job Description

Site Supervisor – Medium Density Residential Projects - Port Stephens

Perks:

·Be part of a growing residential construction division from the ground up
·Long term career growth opportunities
·Strong pipeline of upcoming projects

About The Company:

My client is a nationally recognised property and lifestyle business that is expanding its residential construction capability across NSW. With a significant pipeline of land lease community developments planned, they are investing heavily in building a high-performing construction team and establishing industry-leading systems and processes. This is a unique opportunity to join the business at an exciting stage of growth and play a key role in shaping the future of their residential construction operations.

The Role:

Reporting into the Construction leadership team, you will take ownership of the delivery of approximately 58 residential homes within a major land lease community development in Port Stephens. As Site Manager, you will coordinate trades and subcontractors, drive construction programmes, maintain quality standards and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within company expectations. As one of the first key appointments within the residential construction division, you will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on systems, processes and operational improvements as the business continues to grow.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the construction of residential homes from commencement through to completion

• Coordinating trades, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve programme targets

• Driving site productivity and maintaining construction schedules

• Conducting quality inspections and ensuring homes are delivered to a high standard

• Managing WHS compliance and site safety requirements

• Maintaining project documentation and compliance records through digital platforms including Procore and Evolve

• Working closely with development, construction and customer-facing teams

• Managing stakeholder relationships including trades, contractors and community representatives

• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the ongoing development of the construction division

• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with company standards

About You:

This role is suited to an experienced residential construction professional who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a structured environment and is excited by the opportunity to join a growing business with significant long-term potential.

To be successful, you will possess:

• Previous experience delivering residential homes within either a volume home builder or medium density residential developer/builder environment

• Approximately 6–10 years of experience in residential construction working as a Supervisor

• Strong understanding of residential construction methodologies and sequencing

• Carpentry trade background highly regarded

• Certificate IV in Building & Construction and/or Builder's Licence advantageous but not essential

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience working with construction management and document control systems

• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions on site

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and solutions-focused mindset

• Stable employment history demonstrating commitment and longevity

• A willingness to embrace new systems, processes and ways of working

Why Join:

This is more than just a supervisor role, it is an opportunity to become part of a business at the beginning of an exciting residential construction growth journey. With a strong project pipeline already secured and plans for significant expansion across NSW, there is genuine potential to progress into Senior Supervisor, Area Manager and leadership positions as the division grows. You will be supported through structured onboarding, systems training and an experienced leadership team while having the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future direction of the business. For ambitious construction professionals seeking long-term career growth, this represents a rare opportunity to get in early and grow alongside the business.

How to Apply

Interested? Click ‘Apply’ and upload your resume or reach out directly to Anna Drillsma on 0417961056 for a confidential chat.

Every application is treated with complete confidentiality - your details will never be shared without your permission.

You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to apply.

Mckinnel Associates

About Mckinnel Associates

Mckinnel Associates is a privately owned Australian recruitment company with over 35 years of combined experience. We have a clear vision of becoming the “go-to” recruitment partner for Australia’s residential construction industry.

Our Mission:

We don’t just fill roles, we connect people, businesses, and opportunities to create long-term success.

Through ethical practices, deep industry knowledge, and unwavering trust, we ensure that every placement strengthens careers and companies alike. We take the time to truly understand our clients and candidates, ensuring accurate representation and fostering excitement for every opportunity.

Our goal is to provide a recruitment experience that adds real value, builds strong teams, and supports business growth across Australia’s residential construction industry.

So far, we have partnered with over 60 companies across NSW! We pride ourselves in knowing more than 70% of our clients are repeat clients, meaning they choose to work with us over and over again.

Our reputation precedes us with over 180, 5-star reviews on Google and Sourcr (the equivalent of Product Review but for recruitment businesses).

We work with our clients in different ways depending on the circumstances and outcomes required. Our team has a proven track record in placing operational & site-level hires, as well as strategic, executive hires.

Market Sectors:

- Project Homes

- Custom Homes

- Builder Developers

- Architectural / High End

- Medium Density

- Developers

Services Offered:

- Contract/temporary

- Contingent

- Retained Search

- Board & Executive Search

Get in contact today on either 02 8358 6733 or info@mckinnelassociates.com.au

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
2021
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