You will oversee construction projects across a range of government sectors, including Education, Justice and Housing, coordinating contractors, subcontractors and departmental field staff, including apprentices. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and to the required quality standards.
The role also involves project cost and program monitoring, preparing scopes of work, assisting with estimates and quotations, and managing subcontractor contracts. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as you will work closely with clients, tradespeople, contractors and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage construction projects, coordinating contractors, subcontractors and departmental field staff, including apprentices.
- Monitor project costs, schedules, progress and quality to ensure successful delivery.
- Prepare scopes of work and assist with tenders, estimates and quotations across various trades, including civil, concreting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and building finishes.
- Manage subcontractor contracts, including reviewing claims, extensions of time (EOTs), delays and other contractual matters.
- Supervise and coordinate trade teams, providing leadership, guidance and support to achieve strong performance and quality outcomes.
- Conduct site inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, trade staff and internal stakeholders, including leading project meetings and providing written progress updates.
- Assist estimators with the preparation of tender documentation and construction costings.
- Identify and resolve issues affecting project delivery, costs, timeframes, quality or safety.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and records using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other relevant systems.
Successful candidate
- A strong trade background with demonstrated experience in building and construction.
- Previous experience supervising construction projects, contractors and trade staff, including apprentices.
- Experience in estimating, preparing quotations and developing scopes of work across multiple construction trades.
- Knowledge of contract administration, including subcontractor claims, variations, extensions of time and project delays.
- A sound understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, site inspections and safety compliance.
- The ability to monitor project budgets, schedules, performance and quality outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence leading meetings and providing project updates.
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- A current driver's license and Construction General Induction Card (White Card).
- Additional safety qualifications and estimating or contract administration experience will be highly regarded.
If you are an experienced construction supervisor who enjoys leading teams, managing contractors and delivering quality projects safely and efficiently, I'd love to hear from you.
Send your application to daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au or call me on 0466 265 446 today to discuss this opportunity in further detail.
