Construction Superintendent Rail

John Holland Group; Shire Of East Pilbara; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

14:7 FIFO roster

Career development

Wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

John Holland is seeking a Construction Superintendent Rail with Electrical, Civil and Communications experience to lead railway signalling and communications construction in WA. FIFO roster 14:7 with multiple worksites in the Pilbara region.

You will manage site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, ensuring safe delivery, quality, and regulatory compliance across projects in regional Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years construction experience in a similar role.
• Electrical A grade licence is essential.
• Experience as an electrical nominee.
• Experience in industry-relevant trade and construction operations of similar scale.
• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management or related discipline.
• Significant experience in major infrastructure, rail, civil, mining and industrial projects.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary construction teams and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, safety systems and project controls.

Responsabilités

• Champion zero-harm safety culture across all activities.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, site safety plans, permits and procedures.
• Lead safety briefings, toolbox talks, inspections and investigations.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise daily site construction activities.
• Manage resources including labour, plant, equipment and materials.
• Monitor progress and implement recovery plans.
• Coordinate multiple contractors to ensure project delivery.
• Ensure works meet designs, specifications and quality standards.
• Develop relationships with project teams, clients and regulators.
• Provide regular project updates and expiate critical issues.
• Oversee inspections, testing, commissioning and handovers.
• Manage contract administration and variations.
• Forecasting, budgeting and resource planning.
• Lead and mentor site supervision and construction staff.

Connaissances

Electrical A grade licence

Electrical nominee experience

Construction leadership

Contractor management

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Team leadership

Formation

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management

Trade qualification

Relevant construction management certifications

First Aid training

Description du poste

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Construction Superintendent Rail with Electrical, Civil and Communication experience to join our WA Rail Signalling & Communications Team. We are seeking motivated, talented, and driven Construction Superintendents with experience delivering Rail based projects across WA.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Superintendent Rail will provide leadership and direction for the safe and successful delivery of rail signalling and communications construction activities across multiple worksites within the Pilbara region.

Working on a 14:7 FIFO roster , you will lead site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards within operational rail environments.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced rail professional who enjoys working in regional locations and wants to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure for some of Australia's largest rail operations.

What you will do

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture across all construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with all WHS legislation, site safety plans, permits, and company, client procedures.
• Lead safety briefings, toolbox meetings, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Proactively identify and manage construction risks and implement corrective actions.
• Promote environmental sustainability and ensure compliance with environmental management requirements.

Construction Delivery

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily site construction activities.
• Manage construction resources, including labour, plant, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor project progress against schedule and implement recovery plans where required.
• Coordinate multiple contractors and subcontractors to ensure effective project delivery.
• Resolve construction issues, conflicts, and technical challenges in a timely manner.
• Ensure construction works are completed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop positive working relationships with project teams, clients, contractors, regulators, and community stakeholders.
• Liaise closely with engineering, planning, commercial and operational teams to ensure alignment of project objectives.
• Provide regular project status updates and expiate critical issues as required.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all construction activities meet quality requirements and project specifications.
• Oversee inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Manage defect identification, rectification, and close-out processes.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Commercial and Contract Management

• Support contract administration activities and monitor contractor performance.
• Review dayworks information, progress claims, variations, and resource requirements.
• Identify and manage construction risks impacting project cost, schedule or scope.
• Contribute to forecasting, budgeting and resource planning activities.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor site supervisors and construction personnel.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Promote collaboration and effective communication across all project disciplines.
• Support workforce development and succession planning initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Delivery of construction works in accordance with project schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Maintenance of a safe work environment with a strong focus on injury prevention.
• Effective contractor and stakeholder management.
• Compliance with all statutory contractual environmental and organisational requirements.
• Successful completion of project milestones and operational readiness requirements.

What we are looking for

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• Minimum 5 years previous construction experience in a similar role.
• Electrical A grade licence
• Experience as an electrical nominee
• Experience in industry-relevant trade and construction operations of similar scale.
• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Trade Qualification or a related discipline industry experience.
• Significant experience in construction delivery within major infrastructure, rail, civil, mining and industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary construction teams and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, safety systems and project controls.
• Current WA driver’s licence.
• People and performance management of subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour.
• Skill in the review of design documentation, ability to understand drawings, provide constructability review and implement construction methodologies.
• Safety and environment management, resource management and construction program and methodology.

Desirable

• Experience delivering rail infrastructure projects for BHP/Fortescue/Rio Tinto rail network.
• Electrical background or work experience.
• ICAM, Root Cause Analysis or equivalent investigation training.
• Project management or construction management certifications.
• First Aid and relevant site-based competencies.

Key Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Construction Planning and Execution
• Contractor Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Commercial Acumen
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Communication and Influencing
• Team Leadership and Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management

Success Measures

The Construction Superintendent will be considered successful when they:

• Deliver construction activities safely with no serious safety incidents.
• Achieve project milestones within approved schedules and budgets.
• Maintain high-quality construction outcomes and successful project handovers.
• Build strong relationships with project stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Demonstrate leadership that promotes collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options
• Enjoy a structured 14:7 roster providing the opportunity to balance rewarding project work with quality time at home.
• Career development through technical leadership and emerging talent programs
• Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong
• Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive

At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives with everything we do.

We know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way.

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers.