Foreman

Core Talent

Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

20 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package
Professional project team
Long-term career progression
Work across Sydney projects

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking a Foreman to join a leading Class 2 residential builder delivering high‑quality developments across Sydney. Working with Site Manager and Project Manager, you will coordinate day‑to‑day construction works and supervise trades to ensure safety, schedule, and quality.

This role focuses on site sequencing, reading drawings, and managing inspections while maintaining a productive site environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Foreman within Class 2 residential construction.
  • Strong knowledge of residential construction methodologies and processes.
  • Experience delivering projects over $80 million.
  • Experience managing trades and subcontractors on site.
  • Excellent understanding of drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to lead from the front and maintain a productive site environment.
  • Relevant construction qualifications and licences.

Responsibilities

  • Managing day-to-day site activities and construction works.
  • Coordinating and supervising subcontractors and trades.
  • Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Managing site sequencing, program and short-term planning.
  • Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and documentation.
  • Maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship.
  • Identifying and resolving construction issues as they arise.
  • Coordinating inspections and ensuring works meet project requirements.
  • Working closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager, consultants and subcontractors.
  • Assisting with project handover and defects where required.

Skills

Site coordination
Subcontractor management
Reading drawings
Quality workmanship
Safety compliance
Communication
Project planning

Education

Construction qualifications and licences

Job description

We are seeking a Foreman to join a leading Class 2 residential builder with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments across Sydney.

With opportunities across both structures and finishes this is an excellent opportunity for experienced Foreman looking to join a professional, well-established builder with a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for quality.

Working closely with the Site Manager and Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of construction works on a Class 2 residential project.

  • Managing day-to-day site activities and construction works
  • Coordinating and supervising subcontractors and trades
  • Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
  • Managing site sequencing, program and short-term planning
  • Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and documentation
  • Maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship
  • Identifying and resolving construction issues as they arise
  • Coordinating inspections and ensuring works meet project requirements
  • Working closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager, consultants and subcontractors
  • Assisting with project handover and defects where required

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven experience as a Foreman within Class 2 residential construction
  • Strong knowledge of residential construction methodology and processes
  • Proven experience delivering projects over $80 million
  • Experience managing trades and subcontractors on site
  • Excellent understanding of drawings, specifications and construction documentation
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to lead from the front and maintain a productive site environment
  • Relevant construction qualifications and licences
Opportunity:
  • Join a leading Class 2 residential builder
  • Strong pipeline of quality projects
  • Competitive salary package
  • Professional and supportive project team
  • Opportunity for long-term career progression
  • Work on high-quality residential developments across Sydney

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