Civil Construction Supervisor

Diverse Civil and Commercial Projects; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Diverse Civil Group seeks an experienced Civil Construction Supervisor to lead site crews across diverse civil projects in Adelaide. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will supervise daily on-site activities, plan work, coordinate subcontractors and materials, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Strong reading of drawings, earthworks knowledge, and effective leadership are essential; a White Card and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising civil construction crews.
• Strong knowledge of subdivisions, earthworks, drainage and underground services.
• Ability to organise resources and adjust plans as site conditions change.
• Confidence interpreting drawings and identifying potential construction issues.
• Clear communication and practical leadership to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Supervising daily site activities and coordinating employees, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Planning and allocating work to meet project programs and production targets.
• Overseeing earthworks, trenching, pipelaying, and associated civil works.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications and levels.
• Leading pre-start meetings and toolbox talks, ensuring site safety requirements are followed.
• Monitoring workmanship and completing quality checks and site records.
• Coordinating with project managers, engineers and other stakeholders to resolve site issues.
• Completing accurate daily records, including day sheets, progress updates and verification of employee hours.
• Setting clear expectations, coaching team members and addressing performance concerns promptly.
• Identifying and escalating safety, quality, staffing or program issues.

Skills

Supervising civil construction crews

Reading drawings

Safety leadership

Team leadership & coaching

Site safety compliance

Education

Civil construction supervision qualifications

Job description

Diverse Civil Group is seeking experienced Civil Construction Supervisors to lead site crews across diverse civil construction projects.

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Supervising daily site activities and coordinating employees, subcontractors, plant and materials.

Planning and allocating work to meet project programs and production targets.

Overseeing earthworks, trenching, pipelaying, and associated civil works.

Reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications and levels.

Leading pre-start meetings and toolbox talks, and ensuring site safety requirements are followed.

Monitoring workmanship and completing quality checks and site records.

Coordinating with project managers, engineers and other stakeholders to resolve site issues.

Completing accurate daily records, including day sheets, progress updates and verification of employee hours.

Setting clear expectations, coaching team members and addressing performance concerns promptly.

Identifying and escalating safety, quality, staffing or program issues.

About you

You will bring:

Previous experience supervising civil construction crews.

Strong practical knowledge of subdivisions, earthworks, drainage and underground services.

The ability to organise resources and adjust daily plans as site conditions change.

Confidence interpreting drawings and identifying potential construction issues.

Clear communication skills and the ability to give practical direction.

A fair, consistent approach to leadership and accountability.

A strong commitment to safety, quality and meeting project deadlines.

A current White Card and driver’s licence.

Relevant civil construction qualifications in supervision and plant operating tickets will be highly regarded.

If you’re an experienced civil supervisor who takes pride in leading a crew and delivering quality work, we’d like to hear from you.