Experienced Site Foreman – Commercial Construction

Pelenoy Group Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelenoy Group Pty Ltd in Mascot, Sydney is seeking an experienced Site Foreman to lead a commercial construction project. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and trades, and ensure work complies with drawings and the programme.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organization and a proactive, practical approach to safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Foreman on commercial buildings.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and services drawings.
• Experience supervising multiple subcontractors and trades.
• Knowledge of WHS requirements and quality standards.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) and NSW construction safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the construction site.
• Supervise subcontractors, trades and site personnel.
• Coordinate daily site activities, labour, materials and equipment.
• Monitor progress against the project programme.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ensure work sequencing, site logistics and safety compliance.
• Address defects, delays and coordination conflicts promptly.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Enforce site safety procedures with WHS teams.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Reading drawings

Team coordination

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Job description

Experienced Site Foreman - Commercial Construction

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Site Foreman to join our team on a commercial building project located in Mascot, Sydney. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the construction site, coordinating subcontractors and trades, monitoring construction progress, maintaining quality standards and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project drawings, specifications and programme requirements. This is a site-based role suited to a confident construction professional with strong leadership skills, excellent organisational abilities and proven experience managing commercial building projects from a site operations perspective.

Key responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the construction site.

Supervise subcontractors, trades and site personnel to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Coordinate daily site activities, labour, materials, deliveries and equipment.

Monitor construction progress against the project programme and ensure scheduled works are completed on time.

Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and relevant documentation.

Coordinate trades and subcontractors to ensure work sequencing and site logistics run smoothly.

Monitor workmanship and quality control, ensuring works comply with approved drawings, specifications and building requirements.

Identify and resolve on-site construction issues, delays and coordination conflicts.

Conduct regular site inspections and ensure defects and outstanding works are addressed promptly.

Implement and enforce site safety procedures in coordination with the project management and WHS teams.

About you

Proven experience as a Site Foreman on commercial building or construction projects.

Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, trades coordination and site logistics.

Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and services drawings.

Demonstrated experience supervising multiple subcontractors and trades simultaneously.

Strong knowledge of construction quality standards, site safety procedures and WHS requirements.

Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems and keep works moving to programme.

Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

A proactive, practical approach with strong attention to detail.

General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Current knowledge of NSW construction safety requirements.