Roles and notices should be set before works start.
Under sections 11 and 12 S-BauPolG, contractors, site manager and start of execution are legally relevant. Clarify these roles before release.
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Site manager in Salzburg: appointment, responsibility and start of works
Site manager in Salzburg: appointment, responsibility and notification before works start under Salzburg building law.
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13 July 2026 · Mag. Bernhard Brandauer, Rechtsanwalt
The site manager is not merely a name on a form. In Salzburg, the appointment is linked to responsibility, execution of works and start of construction.
Under sections 11 and 12 S-BauPolG, contractors, site manager and commencement of works must be organised properly. Mistakes often appear only after the site is already running.
This article explains why building owners and contractors should clarify the site manager issue before starting works.
Assess start of works
Is the site manager properly appointed?
Two questions show whether action is still needed before works start.
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Is the start date already fixed?
The closer the start, the more important the formal setup becomes.
All paths at a glance
Overview of all answers.
On a running site, documentation should be checked immediately.
If nomination or notice is missing, risks arise towards authority, owner and contractors. Secure documents and clarify responsibility quickly.
Unclear site manager documents create start risk.
Organise contract, permit, notice and communication. Then it can be checked whether a supplement or correction is needed.
Role of the site manager in Salzburg building law
Role of the site manager in Salzburg building law
Section 11 S-BauPolG regulates contractors and site managers. The role is important because execution, responsibility and authority communication meet there.
The site manager is not automatically every contractor on site. Depending on the project, owner, planner and contractors must clarify who takes which role.
Unclear roles later lead to disputes when conditions, defects, delays or authority questions arise.
Prepare start of works and nomination correctly
Prepare start of works and nomination correctly
Section 12 S-BauPolG concerns start of execution and nomination of the site manager. Works should therefore be prepared not only technically but also formally.
Before starting, permit, conditions, execution plans, contracts and notice documents should fit together. This is especially important where several companies work in parallel.
The distinction from building notice in Salzburg and completion notice should be clarified early.
Do not confuse site manager and coordination
Do not confuse site manager and coordination
The site manager role under building police law differs from construction site coordination under the BauKG. Both may matter at the same time but have different bases and purposes.
BauKG concerns safety and coordination on sites. The site manager issue concerns execution, notification and responsibility in the building law procedure.
For the safety side see our article on construction site coordination under BauKG.
Distinction
Separate owner, site manager and coordination
The roles overlap practically but have different functions.
| Role | Focus | Typical risk |
|---|---|---|
| Owner Project, contract, documents and decisions | Start without complete role clarity | |
| Site manager Execution and building law responsibility | Missing or unclear nomination | |
| Coordination Safety and coordination under BauKG | Mixing with building police law |
The exact allocation depends on the project and contracts.
Process
Organise roles before works start
A clear process reduces risk towards authority and contract partners.
- 01Step 1before start01Step 1before start
Check permit
Read conditions and plans.
Check permit, conditions and execution documents for the required roles.
Legal bases: sec. 11 S-BauPolG
- 02Step 2before start02Step 2before start
Name site manager
Record responsibility in writing.
Record who is site manager and how the nomination is made.
Legal bases: sec. 12 S-BauPolG
- 03Step 3start of works03Step 3start of works
Document start
Coordinate notice and actual start.
Document notice, communication and the actual start of execution.
Legal bases: S-BauPolG
Practical tip: Do not clarify the site manager only on the day works start. A short written role matrix between owner, planner and contractors prevents later gaps. You can book an initial consultation (72 euros).
FAQ
Site manager in Salzburg: frequent questions.
Who is the site manager under Salzburg building law? +
The site manager is the role nominated for execution of works in the building law procedure. The documents and communication must make clear who assumes that role.
When must the site manager be clarified? +
The clarification should be made before execution starts. Section 12 S-BauPolG links the start of works and the nomination formally.
Is the site manager the same as the construction site coordinator? +
No. The site manager under building police law is distinct from coordination under the BauKG. Both can be relevant but concern different duties.
Further reading
Further construction law topics
Construction site coordination
Which duties building owners must observe for coordination and safety.
Completion notice and use
Why occupation after completion should be legally secure.
Building notice in Salzburg
Which works may be notifiable and how documents should be prepared.
Building permit in Salzburg
When a construction project needs a permit and which risks must be checked before starting.
Topics
Site managerSalzburgStart of worksBuilding police lawConstruction site
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