Defects Lead Carpenter — Site Troubleshooter

Parkview Constructions Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Retail and entertainment discounts

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Parkview Constructions Pty is seeking an experienced Leading Hand – Defects to join our Client Services team in Sydney. The role is hands-on, requires a trade qualification and strong site experience.

You will investigate defects, coordinate rectification works and work with subcontractors, consultants and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes. The position emphasizes reading plans, safely supervising remedial works and ensuring WHS compliance on Sydney metro projects.

Qualifications

• Trade certification in carpentry and a solid site background.
• Current Construction Industry White Card is required.
• Experience leading hands or supervisors in construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of building methods, materials and defect rectification.
• Experience coordinating and supervising subcontractors and trades.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate building defects and coordinate rectification works.
• Conduct onsite investigations to identify defect causes and develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and trades on remedial works.
• Monitor rectification works to ensure quality, safety and timeliness.
• Coordinate trades, materials and resources to meet timeframes.
• Obtain and review subcontractor quotations and monitor costs.
• Prepare reports and updates on defect investigations and rectification works.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and technical documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with building, quality and WHS requirements.
• Conduct site inductions and monitor subcontractor compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, clients and subcontractors to resolve defects.
• Identify recurring defects and contribute to lessons learned and process improvements.

Skills

Trade carpentry

subcontractor coordination

reading plans

problem solving

stakeholder management

site experience

Education

Trade qualification in Carpentry

Construction White Card

Job description

Parkview Constructions Pty is seeking an experienced Leading Hand – Defects to join our Client Services team in Sydney. The role is hands-on, requires a trade qualification and strong site experience.

You will investigate defects, coordinate rectification works and work with subcontractors, consultants and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes. The position emphasizes reading plans, safely supervising remedial works and ensuring WHS compliance on Sydney metro projects.