Foreman

Posted 02 July 2025
Salary160K - 185K
LocationSydney
Job type Permanent
Sectors CGC CoverConstruction
Reference3940886

Job description

  • One of Australia’s largest privately owned builders with 600+ staff nationwide
  • Expertise across education, healthcare, industrial and defence projects
  • Site roster with only one in every 3rd Saturday worked
The Company 
  • Joining the local team in Sydney who’s operation forms a key part of their national presence.
  • Deliver high-quality construction projects across commercial, health, education, infrastructure, and industrial sectors valued from $50M - 500M
  • Their track record reflects a commitment to technical excellence, sustainable outcomes, and meeting the unique needs of government and private sector clients across New South Wales
  • With a strong pipeline in defence, aged care and education projects you will enjoy a stable career that will include career development and promotion
The Position
  • Joining an existing team on a $100M aged care project based in Lane Cove you will be responsible for bringing the project to a successful completion.
  • Reporting to a seasoned Site Manager and working in a team of 4 Foreman, your day-to-day duties will include subcontractor management, materials handling and general site coordination of your allocated area.
  • Once this project is completed you will transfer to a large-scale educational project near the Parramatta region
  • Saturday work in rostered to 1 in 3
Salary will be dependent on experience however likely to be between $160K – $185K
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise daily site activities, maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety
  • Coordinate and mentor trades crews and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication of scopes and programs
  • Monitor progress against the construction schedule; report on key milestones and proactively resolve issues
  • Enforce site safety protocols and conduct regular toolbox talks and inspections
  • Liaise with the Project Manager, engineers and clients to ensure project requirements are met
  • Manage on‑site materials, equipment and labour allocations to maximize efficiency
Key Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Foreman across aged care, health or educational projects valued upwards of 50M
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate diverse crews
  • In‑depth knowledge of construction methods, quality controls and WHS regulations
  • Excellent communication, problem‑solving and organizational abilities
  • Valid White Card, NSW Driver’s License and relevant trade qualifications
If you feel you meet with above criteria and are interested to find out more about the position, please apply for the position below or call Carmel Jones, Associate Director on 0428 433876 / [email protected]