Construction Supervisor

Baw Baw Shire Council; Drouin; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Study/development assistance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Close to Public transport

Ample free parking nearby

Job summary

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking a Construction Supervisor within the Infrastructure Delivery & Major Projects team. You will lead the construction of roads, earthworks and drainage, ensuring compliance with approved plans and standards.

The role requires a tertiary engineering qualification eligible for registration and strong contract management experience in civil construction. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with an attractive Band 6 salary package.

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualification eligible for registration under the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019.
• Extensive civil construction supervision experience and strong contract management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily inspections to ensure contractors follow industry practices.
• Monitor and assess construction activities for compliance with specs and standards.
• Resolve construction issues with consultants and contractors.
• Carry out Practical and Final Completion inspections and document results.
• Assist in developing and refining construction specifications and drawings.

Skills

Contract management

Civil engineering

Education

Tertiary engineering qualification eligible for registration

Extensive civil construction supervision experience

Job description

• Band 6: $96,752 - $105,460 + 12% Superannuation + Monthly RDO
• Permanent, Full Time
• Exciting opportunity to work within one of the fastest-growing Councils in Australia.

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

About the Role

Join the Infrastructure Delivery & Major Projects team as a Construction Supervisor and take charge of shaping the future of council assets! Direct the construction of vital infrastructure projects including earthworks, roads, and drainage systems, ensuring adherence to approved plans and industry standards. Conduct meticulous daily inspections to guarantee compliance with Council specifications and standards. Your keen eye will monitor construction activities, assess quality, and address any deviations promptly.

Your role also includes resolving issues with contractors, conducting Practical and Final Completion inspections, and maintaining meticulous records. Collaborate with consultants to refine construction specifications and uphold the highest technical standards. Champion community interests by ensuring neighbouring properties are considered during construction. Stay abreast of cutting‑edge construction methods to deliver top-tier results. Ready to make your mark? Join us as we build a better tomorrow!

The following are some of the key responsibility areas for this role:

• Undertake daily inspections of development works to ensure that contractors use appropriate industry practices.
• Monitor, record and assess construction activities including proof rolls, drainage installation, asphalting depths, compaction rates etc, to ensure compliance with Council’s specifications and standards.
• Reject works not complying with Council’s specifications and standards.
• Resolve construction issues with consultants and contractors.
• Undertake Practical Completion (PC) and Final Completion (FC) inspections and record results. Separate PC and FC to be issued for identified DCP works.
• Assist to develop and review the construction specification and standard drawings.

About the Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will have a tertiary engineering qualification that is eligible for registration in accordance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 or a lesser relevant qualification with extensive civil construction supervision experience. They will poses a strong technical expertise and understanding in contract management and knowledge of civil engineering construction principles, practices and standards including Local Government’s (Council’s), VicRoads and the Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM).

You will be required to foster good relationships with internal and external customers through sound verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively negotiate and influence contractors for positive outcomes. It will be vital that the successful candidate can also make positive contributions to the current positive team culture and dynamic.

Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire

• Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
• Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work‑life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
• Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
• Career development opportunities.
• Study/development assistance.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
• A thriving Social Club.
• Close to Public transport.
• Ample free parking nearby.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.