Onsite Construction Manager – Prefabricated Installations (12mth contract)
Lead high-impact modular building installations for one of Australia's most innovative construction businesses
· Month Fixed Term Contract
· Installations Across Tweed Heads, Tamworth & Canberra
· Great Base Salary + super + car/travel allowance + performance bonus
Timber Building Systems (TBS) is redefining what's possible in construction. Our precision-engineered, prefabricated timber building systems are used in schools, designer homes, mid-rise residential developments and large-scale commercial projects throughout Australia. We design and manufacture everything at our advanced facility in Melbourne—then deliver fast, safe and high-quality installations on sites across the country.
We're now hiring an Onsite Construction Manager to take full leadership of installation activities across three major projects in Tweed Heads, Tamworth and Canberra. This is a newly created role and a critical delivery position inside a growing organisation with a genuine long-term future.
If you love leading crews, solving problems on the fly, and delivering high-quality builds safely and efficiently—this is your opportunity to help shape the future of Australian prefab construction.
Why Join TBS?
* Work for a market leader in prefabricated timber building technology
* Lead high-performance Installation Crews across significant residential and commercial projects
* Be hands-on and influential in a business that values teamwork, continuous improvement and innovation
* Enjoy excellent remuneration (great base salary + super + car allowance + bonus)
* Travel fully funded (accommodation + all expenses covered)
The Role
Onsite Leadership | Project Coordination
Based onsite most weeks (and full-time during critical installation windows), you'll lead the complete installation of prefabricated buildings delivered to site from our Melbourne facility.
You will:
Lead Onsite Installations
* Supervise installation of prefabricated residential and commercial builds
* Keep your Install Crew and all site personnel safe—every minute of every day
* Ensure all safety systems, documentation and procedures are followed
* Assess crew capability, assign work and coach skill development
* Build a strong team culture built on communication, consistency and accountability
* Ensure installations are completed safely, on time, on budget and to quality spec
Coordinate Projects & Site Logistics
* Manage installation budgets across projects
* Procure and coordinate cranes, traffic management and hired equipment
* Assist with permits and prepare required safety documentation
* Supervise installation work and coordinate inspections
* Troubleshoot post-installation issues, defects and warranty items
* Deliver daily progress reports to the Head Office team
* Plan crew schedules, work hours, travel and installation sequencing
* Contribute to TBS's continuous improvement across installation processes
This is a fast-paced environment where builds take shape quickly—you must enjoy thinking on your feet, making good decisions under pressure, and keeping the job moving.
About You
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
A proven onsite leader
You have 3+ years' recent experience in one or more of the following roles:
* Onsite Construction Manager
* Site Supervisor
* Owner/operator of a building business
You know how to build a high-performing crew, maintain safety standards, set expectations clearly and drive quality outcomes.
Technically strong
You can interpret drawings, follow installation instructions, perform progressive quality checks and solve onsite problems quickly and logically.
Organised and reliable
You're methodical, plan ahead, prioritise effectively and stay composed under pressure.
A proactive communicator
You communicate clearly, collaborate well with internal teams and external partners, and build trust with your crew.
Ready to Build the Future With Us?
If you're a capable onsite leader who wants to work with a high-performance team, deliver major modular projects and be part of a business building smarter, safer, greener—we'd love to hear from you.
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