Construction Supervisor

Barefoot Projects; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Laptop

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Barefoot Build is seeking a construction supervisor to join our Melbourne team. The role blends site assessments, estimating, project coordination and delivery across diverse projects.

Ideal candidates have carpentry background and strong construction knowledge, with growth potential into estimating and project management. A right-to-work in Australia is required; travel across Melbourne is expected.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Carpentry or significant equivalent construction experience.
• Strong ability to inspect sites and determine required work.
• Experience reading architectural and construction drawings.
• Good communication and people skills essential.
• Willingness to learn estimating and project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Attend prospective projects to inspect and assess proposed works.
• Coordinate with project manager and coordinator on progress.
• Document site conditions with measurements and photos.
• Develop scopes of works and determine construction requirements.
• Identify labour, materials, equipment and subcontractors needed.
• Assist with estimating, take-offs and quotations.
• Review drawings and coordinate with clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Oversee active projects and monitor workmanship.
• Coordinate subcontractors and procurement activities.
• Assist with programming, planning and identifying variations.

Skills

Carpentry trade qualification

Site supervision

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Estimating experience

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent construction experience

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

About the role

Have you been running your own business or are you just ready to get off the tools?

Barefoot Build is looking for a construction supervisor to join our small but growing team in a varied role combining site assessments, estimating, project coordination and project delivery.

The position is highly varied and sometimes mobile, with a significant part of your week spent travelling between prospective projects, active construction sites, suppliers and subcontractors across Melbourne.

We are ideally looking for a qualified carpenter or someone with a strong practical construction background who understands how buildings go together, can walk onto a site and assess what is required, and is looking to progress into a broader construction management and estimating role.

You don't necessarily need to be an experienced estimator. For the right person with strong construction knowledge, organization and communication skills, we can develop the estimating and commercial side of the role.

Duties & Key responsibilities

• Attending prospective projects to inspect and assess proposed works
• Reporting back to the project manager or Coordinator
• Measuring, photographing and documenting existing site conditions
• Helping Develop scopes of works and determining construction requirements
• Identifying labour, materials, equipment and subcontractors required to complete works
• Assisting with estimating, take-offs, supplier pricing and preparation of quotations
• Reviewing architectural and construction drawings
• Assisting and meeting with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Attending active projects to inspect progress and workmanship
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and construction activities
• Assisting with programming, procurement and project planning
• Identifying variations and additional works
• Troubleshooting construction issues on site
• Managing smaller projects from commencement through to completion
• Assisting the Project manager and coordinator with the delivery of larger projects where required
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• There may occasionally be situations where your practical carpentry skills are useful on site, however this is not primarily an on-the-tools carpentry position.

What we're looking for

• This role would particularly suit an experienced Carpenter, Leading Hand, Working Foreman or Construction Supervisor who is ready to take the next step in their career.
• Trade qualification in Carpentry or significant equivalent construction experience
• Strong practical knowledge of building and construction
• Ability to inspect a site and determine what is required to complete the works
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Good understanding of construction sequencing and different trades
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication and people skills
• Confidence dealing with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Good organisation and time-management skills
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn our estimating and project management systems
• Previous estimating, project management or supervisory experience would be highly regarded but is not essential for the right person.

What we offer

• Immediate start
• Fully maintained company vehicle + Fuel card
• Laptop
• Variety of projects across Melbourne
• Combination of site-based and office-based work
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to develop estimating and project management skills
• Genuine opportunity to progress within the business
• Autonomy and responsibility as your experience in the role develops

About us

Barefoot Build is a respected construction company dedicated to delivering quality projects with integrity and excellence. With a focus on customer satisfaction and sustainable building practices, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the construction industry. Our team comprises skilled professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to creating outstanding built environments. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, our commitment to safety, and our reputation for delivering projects that exceed client expectations.

Please note:The successful candidate must have the right to work in Australia

Agency Notice:We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies, so please do not forward a resume to us if you are.