Building Supervisor

AMPM Building Services; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Own tools required

Job summary

AMPM Building Services is seeking a Leading Hand Carpenter – Residential Maintenance to supervise day-to-day works and actively perform carpentry duties. You will lead carpenters, labourers and subcontractors, plan activities, manage workloads, and ensure compliance with Queensland building regulations and WHS standards while delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance for residential properties.

Strong communication with tenants and property managers, and the ability to manage multiple jobs

Qualifications

• Residential maintenance carpentry experience required.
• Experience supervising small teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to read plans, scopes, and maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of Queensland building regulations and WHS.
• Current White Card and driver's licence.
• Ability to work independently on multiple jobs.
• Experience with government housing maintenance or QBuild is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate carpenters, labourers, apprentices and subcontractors.
• Undertake residential maintenance, repairs, replacements and minor renovations.
• Plan daily activities and allocate labour and materials.
• Ensure works meet company standards and Australian Standards.
• Monitor costs and profitability through labour hours and materials.
• Liaise with tenants, property managers and clients.
• Maintain safe work practices and site compliance.
• Complete job documentation and progress reporting.
• Identify site issues and implement cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Trade-qualified carpenter

Team supervision

Plan reading

WHS knowledge

White Card

Driver's licence

Independent worker

QBuild experience

Job description

Leading Hand Carpenter – Residential Maintenance

A Leading Hand Carpenter – Residential Maintenance is responsible for supervising and coordinating day-to-day residential maintenance, repairs and minor building works while remaining actively involved in carpentry duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Supervision: Lead and coordinate carpenters, labourers, apprentices and subcontractors to ensure works are completed efficiently.

• Residential Maintenance: Undertake general building repairs, carpentry, door and window replacements, decking, plasterboard repairs and minor renovations.

• Job Coordination: Plan daily activities, allocate labour and materials, and coordinate multiple maintenance jobs.

• Quality Control: Ensure all works meet company standards, relevant Australian Standards and client specifications.

• Cost Management: Monitor labour hours, material usage and job expenditure to maintain profitability.

• Client Communication: Liaise professionally with tenants, property managers, homeowners and clients.

• Workplace Health & Safety: Ensure safe work practices, site compliance and appropriate use of equipment.

• Reporting: Complete job documentation, photographs, timesheets and progress reports.

• Problem Solving: Identify site issues, assess repair requirements and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

• Trade-qualified carpenter with demonstrated residential maintenance experience.

• Previous experience supervising small teams and subcontractors.

• Ability to interpret building plans, scopes of work and maintenance schedules.

• Strong understanding of Queensland building regulations and WHS requirements.

• Current White Card and driver's licence.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs.

• Experience with government housing maintenance, insurance repairs or QBuild works would be highly regarded.

Performance Expectations

The Leading Hand Carpenter will be accountable for:

• Completing allocated works within approved labour hours and budgets.

• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and minimising return visits.

• Managing team productivity and subcontractor performance.

• Ensuring jobs are completed, documented and ready for invoicing without unnecessary delays.

• Identifying additional works and reporting variations before proceeding.

• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and occupants.

• Company Vehicle Provided.

• Own tool required to undertake tasks.