Architectural Construction Foreman — Factory & Site Leader

Construction; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The company in Brisbane is seeking a qualified Foreman to deliver architect-designed homes within a controlled factory environment. The Foreman will lead and coordinate construction activities across both the factory and project sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.

The role oversees trades and labour, implements works in line with IFC documentation and programme, and maintains alignment between design, factory production, and on-site

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent.
• Current White Card and construction site safety knowledge.
• Experience in high-end architectural residential construction.
• Proven ability to lead trades and subcontractors.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and programmes.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Delivery - take ownership of projects from factory production through procurement, transport, site installation and practical completion, ensuring all stages are coordinated and delivered to plan.
• Programming & Forward Planning - develop and maintain project programmes, manage forward lookaheads, coordinate resources and trades, and proactively address risks, constraints and delays.
• Leadership & Coordination - lead daily factory and site operations, direct trades and subcontractors, set priorities and maintain accountability for productivity, workmanship and progress.
• Procurement & Resource Management - anticipate material, labour, equipment and subcontractor requirements, ensuring everything is organised and available when needed.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance - coordinate inspections, QA checkpoints and hold points, verify work against approved drawings and specifications, and manage defects and corrective actions through to close-out.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Management - identify issues early, make timely decisions and implement practical solutions that balance cost, quality, programme, safety and compliance.
• Communication & Reporting - maintain clear communication between the factory, site teams, suppliers, subcontractors and management, providing accurate progress updates and escalating risks with recommended solutions.
• Completion & Handover - coordinate final inspections, outstanding works, defect close-out and documentation to ensure projects are complete, compliant and ready for client handover.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

White Card

Job description

The company in Brisbane is seeking a qualified Foreman to deliver architect-designed homes within a controlled factory environment. The Foreman will lead and coordinate construction activities across both the factory and project sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.

The role oversees trades and labour, implements works in line with IFC documentation and programme, and maintains alignment between design, factory production, and on-site