What does a Site Manager do?
Site managers work on building and construction sites to ensure a project completes safely, on time, and within budget. They monitor and direct contractor activities from start to finish and direct and oversee various contractors and subcontractors from site preparation and foundation laying to the final touches. Site managers supervise the process with a critical eye, provide input on selecting and hiring contractors, and serve as a liaison between contractors and clients.
Site managers keep close contact with clients throughout the project’s life cycle. They accompany clients during site visits and answer questions or concerns about the project’s progress. They are also budget-conscious and identify opportunities to save money by reducing wasteful practices or increasing efficiency. They maintain site safety protocols daily on their site visits and ensure contractors and crew work in a safe environment and follow the rules. They work to minimize risk and resolve violations and potential hazards. Site managers need a bachelor's degree in related fields including construction management or architecture and experience as a contractor.
- Achieve goals by build consensus, engage internal partners, and celebrating collective success.
- Hire, train, and general manage all employees on project(s).
- Provide input into the planning and development of the program.
- Manage project site safety for internal and subcontract personnel.
- Ensure your site is operating effectively. maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards.
- Promote and enforce company's safety mantra at all times.
- Complete site reports and other paperwork on time and accurately.
- Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in business, computer science, engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Excellent leadership, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Can collaborate with others with professionalism.
- Conduct site evaluations and risk assessments and provide findings to proper departments.
- A professional with a sound work ethic.
- Possesses technical leadership skills.
How much does a Site Manager make?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$68,264
/ yrSite Manager Career Path
Learn how to become a Site Manager, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Years of Experience Distribution
Site Manager Insights
Puma Energy“• If you get a good team to work with your job is enjoyable and team orientated”
HBG Construction“The size and scale of projects was an excellent opportunity for me to develop my early years career.”
Menzies Aviation“I am very happy here and have a great group of colleagues to work with.”
Allied Universal“You also get to potentially get hired to your client company which provides better opportunities and pay usually.”
Tek Experts“There are numerous opportunities to progress both as tech skills and gain certificates but as well as vertical development.”
YMCA“Having the opportunity to work with kids and parents is probably the best part of this job.”
Elisa Corporation“I didn't really experience any but if I had to choose one then salary levels are not super high”
E.ON“No chance of progression or personal development unless your related to one of the many managers”
Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of a Site Manager
- Manager
- Regional Manager
- General Manager
- Branch Manager
The most common qualifications to become a Site Manager include a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 years of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.