General Foreman

General Foreman

Salary:

$200000 - 260000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Construction

Reference:

MIB060826

Contact Name:

Mitchell Barker

Contact Email:

mbarker@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

26-Aug-2026

The Company

A highly regarded, privately owned Sydney builder with an exceptional track record delivering large-scale residential and mixed-use developments.

Known for their strong systems, experienced project teams and consistently high standards of delivery, they have established long-term relationships with some of Australia's leading developers. Their continued success has created a significant pipeline of major residential projects across Sydney.

Just as importantly, this is a business that invests heavily in its people, providing genuine career development and opportunities to progress through the site management ranks.

The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced General Foreman to take a key leadership position on a major $190M apartment development in Sydney's Inner West.

Working alongside an experienced Site Manager and Project Manager, you'll be responsible for driving day-to-day construction activity across a large, fast-moving residential project.

This is a genuine senior site role with the scale, resources and project team around you to deliver successfully — ideal for a proven General Foreman who enjoys taking ownership and driving performance on major builds.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Leading daily construction activities and subcontractor coordination
  • Managing Foremen, Leading Hands and trades across multiple work fronts
  • Driving short-term programming, sequencing and site productivity
  • Coordinating structure, façade, services and finishes packages
  • Maintaining strict QA standards throughout construction
  • Managing site logistics and ensuring works remain ahead of program
  • Leading toolbox talks and maintaining a strong safety-first culture
  • Working closely with the project team to resolve design and buildability issues
  • Driving the project through key milestones and ultimately towards successful completion
About You
  • Trade-qualified, ideally with a carpentry background
  • Proven experience as a General Foreman or Senior Foreman on major apartment developments
  • Strong background delivering large-scale Class 2 residential projects
  • Excellent understanding of structure, façade, services and finishes
  • Proven ability to coordinate large subcontractor teams and multiple work fronts
  • Strong programming and sequencing capability
  • A confident leader who can drive performance while maintaining a positive site culture
In Return
  • Salary package up to $260,000, depending on experience
  • Take a senior site leadership role on a major Inner West apartment development
  • Join one of Sydney's most established large-scale residential builders
  • Work alongside an experienced and well-resourced project team
  • Strong pipeline of major residential projects offering long-term security
  • Genuine progression opportunities towards Site Manager and Senior Site Manager
  • A business with a proven track record of developing and promoting its people internally
How to Apply Click Apply and include your CV and project list (Word format preferred).

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Mitchell Barker on 0423 927 536.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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