Job Title

Site Supervisor – Structures and Finishes

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Date
June 2025
Reprots To
Site Manager
Type
Full Time
Location
NSW
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Job Description

Purpose of role

  • The Site Supervisor – Structure & Finishes is the person who has the primary responsibility for the direct onsite supervision of staff and subcontractors and through the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and other management techniques to meet the project requirements by ensuring that all works are constructed to contract documents and within the allocated program timeframe safely and correctly.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Accomplishes construction human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
  • Manages sub-contractors by locating, evaluating, and selecting sub-contractors; monitoring and controlling performance.
  • Meets operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying construction management system improvements.
  • Meets construction budget by monitoring project expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions; providing non-project annual operating and capital budget information.
  • Accomplishes construction project results by defining project purpose and scope; calculating resources required; establishing standards and protocols; allocating resources; scheduling and coordinating staff and sub-contractors; evaluating milestone assumptions and conclusions; resolving design problems; evaluating and implementing change orders.
  • Approves construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases; obtaining approvals from buyers.
  • Prevents fines and interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, codes.
  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
  • Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging construction practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  • Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Other Duties

  • Fulfil other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/required.

Personal Specification

Qualifications

  • Cert IV
  • Trade Certificate or Equivalent
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Valid & Current Drivers Licence

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Site Supervisor – Structure & Finishes
  • Experience working on high end mid-tier residential developments over $20m

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of construction building processes, means and methods
  • Competent application of computer software MS Office, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Project
  • Ability to read and understand Company Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
  • Knowledge and application of Work Health and Safety, Environmental and Industrial Relations Regulations, Legislations and Standards
  • Ability to read, interpret and explain building plans

Skills & Competencies

  • Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face to face
  • Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
  • Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally
  • Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial mannerTeamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team membersTime management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.

Personal Attributes

  • Supervisory Skills
  • Demonstrated technical expertise
  • Responsible and completes work without close supervision
  • Conflict resolution
  • Decision making & Problem solving
  • Coaching, mentoring, team building and motivating team members
  • Adapts to and implements change
  • Diligence and professionalism in the pursuit of their job and project outcomes
  • Assist with other duties related to their area of employment, such as assist with keeping their site office and site conditions neat and tidy and assist other employees with workloads
  • Is ready to take on new challenges and is willing to learn
  • Has a great work ethic
  • Takes responsibility for their own actions and the actions of their team

Other

  • Promptness to return phone calls from Senior Managers and team members within 1hr
  • Is available to discuss operational issues with Project and Senior Managers after normal trading hours and responds to emails or any form of communication within 2 hours
This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.
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Liverpool NSW 2170

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