Civil Supervisor (Foreman)

Due to recent project awards, and a strong pipeline of future work opportunities, we are excited to announce that our Civil team is continuing to grow, and we are looking for an experienced site Supervisor/Foreman. The successful candidate will be working on projects, predominately based across South East QLD. This is a full-time position which requires a high calibre individual with a strong track record of On-Site experience.

If you have a hands-on approach, a strong background in a diverse range of civil and infrastructure projects and have credibility gained from successfully completing civil projects then we would love to hear from you!

About the role

The duties of the supervisor roles will be refined for the various level of supervisor that is required, however the general expectations will be:

• Conducting site inspections to ensure quality and safety outcomes
• Be responsible for co-ordinating subcontractors onsite
• Managing a workforce of supervision, labour and subcontractors
• You will need to work autonomously at times and also coordinate internal and external resources
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to our high standards.
• Maintain and communication regular program updates to the project team and subcontractors
• Maintain daily records and diaries, and assist the engineering team with cost control and productivity tracking.
• Co-ordinate the relationships between various trades and ensure that sub-contractors carry work out safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders in a professional manner to maintain Alder’s strong reputation.
• Participate in regular WHS inspections and injury/incident investigations and maintain a healthy and safe work environment.
• Ensure environmental controls are suitable and implemented, monitored and reviewed.
• Review, understand and have input to all subcontractor and supplier scope of works.
• Organise completion of defect works in a timely manner.
• Participate in lesson learnt sessions to continuously improve the performance of the overall company team.

About You - Skills and Experience

• A proven history of working alongside a team of engineers, but also has the ability to manage a site with minimal input.
• Extensive experience in civil construction (3 years minimum experience in a similar role)
• Solid foundation in typical civil works including earthworks, flexible and rigid pavements, buried services and infrastructural, formed structural concrete, landscaping and other unique civil and infrastructure type projects
• Be competent in understanding, reviewing and working to project Drawings and Specifications
• A person who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and quality driven with a focus also on cost control
• Relevant civil background and competencies
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
• Willingness to lead and motivate team members
• Commitment and understanding of the importance of time and financial goals
• Good computer/ mobile device skills for daily use of Programs & Apps (e.g. Procore)

About the business

If you are looking for a role which is exciting, offers stability and allows you to have exposure to different projects then this could be the role for you! Here at Alder Constructions we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award winning results across the civil and infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, health, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing and community sectors. 

From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe all thanks to our great team which you could be part of!

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Social get togethers – including our annual Alder family Christmas getaway.
• Healthy minds and bodies – a confidential employee assistance program
• We live by our values of ensuring sustainability, supporting diversity, striving for innovation and seeking to provide a challenge that stimulates our teams every day.