Marine Supervisor

With a healthy pipeline of future work and an excellent team culture, it is an exciting time to join the McConnell Dowell Family.  

About the role

We are looking for a Marine Civil Supervisor to join our high-performing team. Initially supporting one of our marine projects in Osborne, the role will transition into future works scheduled for South Australia.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Lead and motivate the project crew responsible for reassembly of an existing shiplift, the largest in the southern hemisphere
• Allocate priorities and resources on a weekly basis
• Ensure that the progress of projects is in line with the program
• Ensure plant, equipment, material and people resources are effectively utilised
• Oversee the induction and training required for the crew
• Working together with HSEQ to ensure training requirements are met
• Closely liaise with the Project Manager for procurement of materials  

About you:

• Trade qualification relevant to the civil construction industry
• Cranes/heavy lift coordination experience
• Advanced rigging highly regarded
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and plans
• Experience managing several crews, including self-performing and subcontractors
• Marine Civil experience of 3 to 5 years or above
• Strong health and safety leadership especially within marine environments such as working at sea conditions, with good understanding HS&E requirements
• Proven ability to lead, direct and manage groups of diverse employees
• Track record of delivering construction projects on time and within budget
• Strong communication skills  

What’s on offer:  

• We offer a supportive team culture which encourages forward thinking, innovation, and our passion for making great ideas work
• Great remuneration package 
• Full-time permanent work on multi-disciplinary diverse projects  
• Work in a diverse environment with a culture that is collaborative and supportive

  
Don’t tick all the boxes but you’re still excited about this opportunity? We’re dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries.
  
If that's you, we encourage you to still apply as you may just be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. 

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. 
  
From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.  Because when you grow, we all grow.
McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.
  
So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!
  
We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks and COVID vaccination status.
  
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.