Earthworks Superintendent - FIFO NT

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd is seeking an Earthworks Superintendent to lead site activities on major civil and mining projects. The role involves a FIFO roster (14 days on, 7 days off) and a strong focus on safety, schedule, and budget adherence across remote project sites.

The ideal candidate has extensive earthworks experience, a valid driver’s licence, and qualifications in management (Cert IV/ Diploma). Proficiency in MS Office and MS Projects, plus excellent communication and team leadership,

Qualifications

• Current driver’s licence (essential)
• Experience in a similar role with extensive earthworks experience
• Cert IV or Diploma in Management (or equivalent)
• S1/S2/S3 qualification (desirable)
• Strong planning, time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage others
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and MS Projects
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a strong safety culture on site
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity and scheduling
• Maintain an on-the-ground presence to guide teams
• Maintain and adhere to the project schedule of activities
• Ensure all contractual and KPI requirements are understood, delivered and reported
• Liaise with Project Leadership Team to meet objectives
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality and resource use

Skills

Planning skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

People management

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

MS Projects

Education

Cert IV or Diploma in Management

S1/S2/S3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Projects

Job description

Join the Exact team in this key project leadership role as an Earthworks Superintendent.

You will play a key role in helping deliver road construction, civil, water infrastructure, agricultural and mining projects in remote NT.

You will be responsible for ensuring project activities are performed safely, on budget and on schedule.

The successful candidate will be expected to work a FIFO roster, doing 14 days on, 7 days off.

Role responsibilities include:

• Leading & maintaining a strong safety culture
• Driving operational efficiency, productivity and achieving schedules
• Having an ‘on the ground’ presence and providing guidance and feedback to the teams and individuals
• Maintaining and adhering to the projects schedule of activities
• Ensuring all contractual and KPI requirements are understood, delivered and reported on
• Liaising with the Project Leadership Team to meet objectives
• Developing and implementing initiatives to improve efficiency, quality and maximise resources

The successful candidate will have:

• Current drivers licence (essential)
• Experience in a similar role, with extensive earthworks experience
• Cert IV or Diploma in Management (or equivalent)
• S1, S2, S3 qualification (desirable)
• Effective planning, time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage others
• Competence with Microsoft Office and MS Projects
• Excellent communication skills

Pre-Employment

All candidates will be required to pass a National Police Clearance (within 3 months), pre-employment medical, and a drug and alcohol screen.

About Exact

Established in 1992, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high quality result for our clients. We employ over 500 people nationally, and are highly regarded for our ability to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget in the civil, mining, agricultural and water infrastructure industries.