Job Category: Construction & Project Management
Sitzler is seeking a dynamic and experienced Services Manager to join our project delivery team in South Australia. This is a permanent, full-time position is based on-site in Edinburgh, Adelaide. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in the end-to-end management of all building services trade packages including design development, installation, testing, commissioning to final handover. If you are passionate about construction and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Includes but not limited to the following:
* Lead the end‐to‐end delivery of all building services (mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fire, communications and specialist systems) from design coordination through to commissioning and handover.
* Manage and coordinate services design development, technical submissions, BIM/model coordination and design freeze milestones to support construction and procurement programs.
* Provide technical leadership and oversight of all building services subcontractors, ensuring clarity of scope, quality standards, program alignment and contractual compliance.
* Drive BIM and services coordination, including chairing coordination meetings, resolving clashes, managing RFIs and ensuring coordinated, buildable outcomes.
* Identify, manage and mitigate services‐related risks, including long‐lead procurement items, access constraints, installation sequencing and commissioning readiness.
* Work closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager and Contract Administrator to support cost planning, procurement strategy, subcontractor engagement and variation assessments.
* Coordinate construction‐phase services delivery, including installation sequencing, inspections, testing, temporary services and resolution of technical site issues.
* Lead integrated services commissioning, statutory approvals, performance testing and client handover, including O&M manuals, training and defects close‐out.
* Ensure compliance with WHS, quality and statutory requirements for all high‐risk services activities, testing and energisation works.
* Support tendering and early works phases by contributing to services input, risk identification and constructability advice where required.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications
Minimum level of knowledge/skills/training required to carry out the job:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services) or minimum of 15 years in the construction industry with design and services management experience
* Minimum of 5 years in a services trade role with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 commercial builder
* Strong understanding of services design, coordination,installation,commissioning and handover
* In depth knowledge of electrical, mechanical, fire, security and communication systems; NCC/BCA and Australian Standards
* Proven ability to manage program, cost, risk and quality outcomes
* Ability to interpret complex technical documentation and resolve interface issues
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* High level of attention to detail and problem solving capability
* Commercially astute with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
* Nationally Recognised Construction Induction
* Drivers Licence
Work Experience
Considered necessary to do the job effectively:
* Minimum of 15 years in the construction industry with design and services management experience
* Demonstrated experience managing multiple services trade packages on large or complex construction projects
* Experience working with consultants, subcontractors and clients in a head contractor environment
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