Building Foreman

Alto Pacific Pty Ltd; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alto Pacific Pty Ltd in Kunda Park, Queensland, is seeking a Building Foreman to support planning, preparation and delivery of small-scale residential and building projects. You will coordinate construction activities from site assessment through to completion, including retaining walls, pergolas, patios, decks, extensions, repairs and other minor works.

The role requires reading plans, coordinating trades, supervising daily on-site activities, ensuring safety and quality, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of building and construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and drawings.
• Understanding of construction sequencing and work programs.
• Capacity to coordinate trades, subcontractors, labour and materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day construction activities on residential and small commercial sites.
• Coordinate tradespeople, subcontractors and other workers on projects.
• Inspect workmanship and materials for compliance with plans and standards.
• Assist with estimating and quotations for small projects.
• Ensure site safety and adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Flexibility to travel to larger sites for several weeks.

Skills

Site supervision

Reading plans

Construction sequencing

Trades coordination

Work safety

Cost awareness

Education

Building/Construction qualification

Supervisory experience

Job description

Position - Building Foreman

Alto Pacific Pty Ltd

Kunda Park QLD

Permanent Full Time

The Building Foreman position is to support and coordinate the planning, preparation and delivery of small-scale residential and building construction projects. The position is responsible for coordinating construction activities from initial site assessment and project preparation through to completion, including retaining walls, pergolas, patios, decks, extensions, repairs, alterations and other minor building works.

Responsibilities

• Interpret building plans, drawings, specifications and construction documentation relevant to small building projects.
• Review plans and specifications to identify construction requirements, dimensions, materials and sequencing.
• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day construction activities across residential and small commercial building sites.
• Coordinate the activities of tradespeople, subcontractors and other workers engaged on projects.
• Inspect construction work and materials to assess compliance with project specifications, drawings and applicable standards.
• Monitor workmanship and construction quality throughout the project.
• Assist with preparing estimates and quotations for small building projects.
• Calculate quantities of building materials required for individual projects.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Assist in determining labour, material and equipment requirements.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and quotations.
• Identify potential cost variations and report them to the Builder.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist trades engaged for individual projects.
• Provide subcontractors with relevant project information, drawings, specifications and work requirements.
• Promote and maintain safe working practices across construction sites.
• Assist in ensuring construction activities are undertaken in accordance with applicable workplace health and safety requirements.
• Identify site hazards and assist with implementing appropriate control measures.
• Ensure workers and subcontractors follow site safety procedures.
• Flexibility to work away for periods of weeks at a time on larger sites a requirement.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Sound knowledge of building and construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of construction sequencing and work programs.
• Ability to coordinate trades, subcontractors, labour and materials.
• Understanding of construction materials, methods and techniques.
• Ability to undertake basic measurements, calculations and quantity assessments.
• Understanding of relevant building codes, standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Building and Construction qualification
• 5 years building and construction work at a supervisory level may be considered if no formal qualification

We offer a highly competitive salary that reflects your expertise for the right candidate.