Construction Supervisor

Simonds Homes Melbourne Pty. Ltd.; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on homes

Wellbeing program

Learning & Development programs

Novated leasing

Discounted car hire

Raffles and rewards

Job summary

Simonds Homes Melbourne Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Construction Supervisor to lead residential projects in the Ballarat region. You will oversee home builds from site start to final inspection, coordinating trades, clients and regulators on a full-time, on-site basis.

Key duties include managing trades, ensuring quality, safety compliance, and timely completions while maintaining strong client relationships and efficient administration on site.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising residential home builds or strong trade background.
• Understanding of Australian building regulations and WHSE rules (mandatory).
• General Construction Induction Card/White Card (mandatory).
• Valid driver’s licence (mandatory).
• Solid project management and trade network development skills.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service to diverse clients.
• Strong time management and administrative capabilities.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage trades and build a reliable trade base.
• Foster relationships with clients, trades and key stakeholders.
• Ensure correct building practices and QA systems are followed.
• Maintain quality homes within time frames and budget.
• Enforce OH&S regulations on site.
• Manage trades, suppliers and paperwork daily.
• Prepare and review weekly KPI reports.

Skills

Residential builds

WHSE knowledge

White Card

Driver's licence

Project management

Customer service

Time management

IT/Administration

Team player

Job description

WHY TEAM SIMONDS?

The Simonds story all started in 1949 with a passionate family man, Gary Simonds. He envisioned a builder that Australians could rely on to guide them through the process of crafting their perfect home. This vision remains at the heart of Simonds today with our commitment to making the Great Australian Dream a reality by placing home ownership within Australia’s reach.

Becoming part of Team Simonds means becoming part of the family. Our people are the heart of what we do. Our homes are built for the community, by the community, with a local network of employees, trades and suppliers all working towards this vision. It is this passion, dedication, and excellence that you will find on every Simonds job site, office, and display centre across the country. Today, we stand proudly as an ASX listed & leading national builder servicing customers across Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

Simonds has helped shape Australia. Few can say that. Whether we’re looking back at the homes of yesteryear, what we’re building now, or everything that’s still to come. We’ve not only shaped what Australia looks like, but more importantly, how Australia homes.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Construction Supervisor to join our team in working across the Ballarat region on a full-time, on-going basis. As a Construction Supervisor, your primary focus is to manage a portfolio of home builds from site start through to the final inspection and maintenance stage. Reporting to the Regional Building Manager, some key accountabilities of this role include:

• Coordinate and manage trades, establish a reliable trade base
• Build strong and ongoing working relationships with clients, trades and key stakeholders
• Ensure correct building practices and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Ensure quality homes are built within set time frames and budgeted guidelines
• Enforce and adhere to OH&S regulations
• Day to day management of trades on site, suppliers, completion of paperwork and other admin tasks
• Weekly KPI reporting

WHO YOU ARE

Ideally, we're looking for someone who has:

• Experience supervising residential home builds, residential construction experience and/or a strong trade background (but more importantly, an eagerness to learn and be a part of a cohesive team)
• A thorough understanding of Australian building regulations, WHSE regulations and Quality Assurance (QA) systems (mandatory)
• Have completed the General Construction Induction Course/White Card (mandatory)
• Hold a valid driver's licence (mandatory)
• Solid project management skills, including experience in managing and developing a trade network
• Able to effectively communicate with a diverse customer group, including what it means to deliver excellent customer service
• Strong time management skills
• Strong IT/administration skills
• And just as importantly, an eagerness to learn and be a part of a supportive team.

WHY JOIN US?

Aside from a fantastic opportunity to join one of Australia's ASX listed leading residential builders, Simonds can offer you:

• Great benefits across a wide range of products and services including a generous discount on our award-winning homes as well as all the great things that go in them.
• Access to our free employee well-being program, including counselling, nutritional, financial, and legal support for both you and your immediate family.
• Access to Simonds Reward Days - receive an extra day of leave per year.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth through our Learning and Development programs on our inhouse Simonds Learning platform.
• Access exclusive employee benefits including novated leasing, discounted car hire, and health, retail, and energy savings.
• Enjoy sporting, trade, and supplier discounts, including partner offers with the Geelong Cats and Melbourne United, plus discounted access to materials and services for personal projects.
• Generous rewards and recognition.

A commensurate remuneration package will be negotiated with the right candidate.

Please note: You must have unlimited Australian work rights to be considered for this role.