Foreman

W3Global; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a qualified Foreman to deliver architect-designed homes within a controlled factory environment. The Foreman will lead and coordinate construction activities across both the factory and project sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.

The role oversees trades and labour, implements works in line with IFC documentation and programme, and maintains alignment between design, factory production, and on-site delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading trades and subcontractors on high-end residential builds.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and construction programmes.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Delivery - own projects from factory production to handover.
• Programming & Forward Planning - develop programmes and manage lookaheads.
• Leadership & Coordination - lead factory and site operations and crews.
• Procurement & Resource Management - plan materials and subcontractors.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance - ensure work meets drawings and specs.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Management - address issues balancing cost and safety.
• Communication & Reporting - update stakeholders and escalate risks with solutions.
• Completion & Handover - close-out and documentation ready for client handover.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Reading drawings

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a qualified Foreman to deliver architect-designed homes within a controlled factory environment. The Foreman will lead and coordinate construction activities across both the factory and project sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. The role oversees trades and labour, implements works in line with IFC documentation and programme, and maintains alignment between design, factory production, and on-site delivery. The Foreman will manage workflow, monitor workmanship, and resolve day-to-day construction and coordination issues, with a particular focus on the interface between factory-built modules and site works. The role requires strong leadership, practical construction knowledge, and the ability to maintain consistent quality, safety, and programme control from factory through to installation and completion. These are not conventional volume-building projects; they are architecturally ambitious, highly detailed and technically demanding.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III in Carpentry.
• Current White Card.
• Demonstrated experience in high-end architectural residential construction.
• Proven ability to independently lead trades, subcontractors and construction activities.
• Strong planning, organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and construction programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Delivery - take ownership of projects from factory production through procurement, transport, site installation and practical completion, ensuring all stages are coordinated and delivered to plan.
• Programming & Forward Planning - develop and maintain project programmes, manage forward lookaheads, coordinate resources and trades, and proactively address risks, constraints and delays.
• Leadership & Coordination - lead daily factory and site operations, direct trades and subcontractors, set priorities and maintain accountability for productivity, workmanship and progress.
• Procurement & Resource Management - anticipate material, labour, equipment and subcontractor requirements, ensuring everything is organised and available when needed.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance - coordinate inspections, QA checkpoints and hold points, verify work against approved drawings and specifications, and manage defects and corrective actions through to close-out.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Management - identify issues early, make timely decisions and implement practical solutions that balance cost, quality, programme, safety and compliance.
• Communication & Reporting - maintain clear communication between the factory, site teams, suppliers, subcontractors and management, providing accurate progress updates and escalating risks with recommended solutions.
• Completion & Handover - coordinate final inspections, outstanding works, defect close-out and documentation to ensure projects are complete, compliant and ready for client handover.