Building Associate

Housing Industry Association Limited; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Continental Building and Construction Group is seeking an experienced Building Associate to support the delivery of our building projects. You will supervise day-to-day construction activities, coordinate trades and subcontractors, and organise materials, equipment and labour on site.

You will work closely with the construction management team to ensure works progress safely, efficiently and in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Building & Construction or equivalent experience (min 3 years).
• Experience supervising construction sites and coordinating trades.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs and schedules.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, quality standards and WHS practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple trades.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and site reporting tools.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise site activities, work sequences and resources.
• Interpret drawings and specs to instruct trades.
• Supervise daily construction activities and coordinate workers and subcontractors.
• Arrange labour, materials, plant and equipment for each stage.
• Coordinate material orders, deliveries and storage on site.
• Inspect workmanship and materials for compliance with plans and standards.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and adjust sequences accordingly.
• Assist in estimating quantities and labour requirements for upcoming tasks.
• Monitor safety practices and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain site diaries and reports, liaising with management and suppliers.

Skills

Site supervision

Trade coordination

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Building & Construction

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Support the delivery of building projects by supervising construction activities.
• Coordinate trades and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with plans and quality standards.
• Assist in planning site activities and monitor safety practices.

About the Role

EVERLAST ENERGY SOLUTION PTY LTD aka The Continental Building and Construction Group is seeking an experienced and organised Building Associate to support the delivery of our building projects.

This role involves supervising day-to-day construction activities, coordinating trades and subcontractors, and organising the materials, equipment and labour required on site. Working closely with the construction management team, you will help ensure that works progress safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved plans, specifications and quality requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the construction management team in planning and organising site activities, work sequences and resource requirements.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications and relevant building requirements to communicate clear instructions to trades and subcontractors.
• Supervise daily construction activities and coordinate workers and subcontractors to ensure works follow approved plans and construction schedules.
• Organise and coordinate the availability of labour, materials, plant and equipment required for each stage of construction.
• Coordinate material orders and deliveries, check quantities and condition on arrival, and arrange appropriate storage and handling on site.
• Inspect workmanship and building materials for compliance with drawings, specifications, relevant regulations and quality standards, and coordinate the rectification of identified defects.
• Monitor progress against work programs, identify delays or resource shortages, and recommend adjustments to work sequences and site arrangements.
• Assist in estimating material quantities, labour requirements and completion timeframes for upcoming site activities.
• Monitor site safety practices, communicate identified hazards and coordinate corrective actions in accordance with workplace health and safety procedures.
• Maintain site diaries, progress reports, delivery records and inspection records, and liaise with the construction management team, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to resolve site issues.

About You

• A relevant Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or higher qualification in Building and Construction, Construction Management or a related field, or at least three years of relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in construction site supervision, trade coordination or a similar building construction role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and work schedules.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, materials, quality requirements and workplace health and safety practices.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple trades and competing site priorities.
• Good attention to detail and a practical approach to resolving construction issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant construction scheduling or site reporting software.

Attention to detail Construction drawings Construction management software Construction specifications Material management Microsoft office Organisational skills Site safety Trade coordination Work scheduling Workplace health and safety