Construction Supervisor

Ahrens; Town of Gawler; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Private health insurance discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ahrens is seeking a hands-on Construction Supervisor to lead day-to-day construction activities across Mining Projects at Olympic Dam and Carrapateena. You will coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant and materials to deliver safe, high-quality work on program, reporting to the General Manager – Mining Services SA.

You will supervise work fronts, manage resources, uphold safety and quality, and contribute to planning and constructability reviews while promoting an inclusive, high-performing

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising building, construction, mining or industrial projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and site coordination.
• Ability to supervise employees, subcontractors and multiple work fronts.
• Solid understanding of drawings, specifications and work packs.
• Good knowledge of construction HSE and risk management.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Construction Industry White Card, current Australian Driver's Licence and current First Aid.
• Ability to work remote and rostered site work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily construction activities against the project program.
• Supervise work fronts, giving clear direction and priorities to employees and subcontractors.
• Provide visible safety leadership and confirm risk assessments and permits are in place before work starts.
• Keep quality on track: right drawings, inspections, hold points, and getting it right the first time.
• Manage materials, plant and resources so crews are never waiting.
• Flag site constraints and delays early and elevate when needed.
• Coach other supervisors, leading hands and developing team members.
• Contribute constructability input during planning and mobilisation.
• Maintain high site housekeeping and security standards.

Skills

Proven experience supervising

Construction methods knowledge

Supervising employees & subcontractors

Reading drawings & specifications

HSE & risk management

Planning & problem-solving

White Card / First Aid / Australian DL

Rostered site work / remote capability

Job description

About the role

Ahrens is looking for a hands-on Construction Supervisor to lead day-to-day construction activities across our Mining Projects at Olympic Dam and Carrapateena. You'll coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant and materials to deliver safe, high-quality work on program. Reporting to the General Manager – Mining Services SA, you'll work closely with our project and construction management teams.

What you'll do

• Plan and coordinate daily construction activities against the project program
• Supervise work fronts, giving clear direction and priorities to employees and subcontractors
• Provide visible safety leadership and confirm risk assessments and permits are in place before work starts
• Keep quality on track: right drawings, inspections, hold points, and getting it right the first time
• Manage materials, plant and resources so crews are never waiting
• Flag site constraints and delays early and elevate when needed
• Coach other supervisors, leading hands and developing team members
• Contribute constructability input during planning and mobilisation
• Maintain high site housekeeping and security standards

About you

Essential

• Proven experience supervising building, construction, mining or industrial projects
• Strong practical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and site coordination
• Ability to supervise employees, subcontractors and multiple work fronts
• Solid understanding of drawings, specifications and work packs
• Good knowledge of construction HSE and risk management
• Strong planning, problem-solving and communication skills
• Construction Industry White Card, current Australian Driver's Licence and current First Aid
• Ability to work remote and rostered site work

Desirable

• Relevant trade qualification (building, civil, structural, mechanical or similar)
• Builders or Supervisors Licence
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction, Frontline Management or similar
• Mining or resources-sector construction experience, ideally on operating mine sites
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary activities and supporting mobilisation and constructability reviews

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
• Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
• Opportunities for career progression

Ahrens is an Equal Opportunity employer who recognises the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds