Foreman - SA

Sitzler Pty; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitzler is seeking a dedicated Foreman in South Australia with hands-on leadership in concrete pavements, structures and civil construction. You will coordinate site activities, lead crews and coordinate subcontractors while keeping safety and quality at the forefront.

You will report to the Site Manager on Defence-related projects, supervise day-to-day site operations and support delivery within budget and programme requirements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience on civil construction sites.
• Experience coordinating multiple crews and subcontractors.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising site personnel and subcontractors.
• Maintaining workplace health and safety across site activities.
• Coordinating subcontractor activities in accordance with the project programme.
• Monitoring project deliverables and communicating progress to the Site Manager.
• Reviewing drawings and raising ambiguities or constructability concerns.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and site resources.
• Managing site set-out, survey controls and recovery datums.
• Identifying risks and escalating delivery issues.
• Maintaining records and site documentation.
• Promoting collaborative site culture focused on safety and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Subcontractor coordination

Construction planning

Communication

Health and safety

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in Carpentry, Formwork or Building and Construction.

Job description

Job Category: Construction & Project Management

Sitzler is seeking a dedicated and experienced Foreman to join our South Australian team. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader with a strong background in civil construction, concrete pavements, and structural works who can effectively coordinate site activities, lead crews, and deliver high-quality project outcomes safely and efficiently.

Job Description

Foreman | Concrete Pavements, Structures & Civil | RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia

• Lead Site Delivery: Coordinate site activities, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials to keep works progressing safely and efficiently.
• Experience: Apply your experience across concrete pavements, structural works and civil construction.
• Build Your Career with Sitzler: Join an established national contractor delivering complex construction and infrastructure projects.

About Us

We are a national construction contractor delivering complex projects across the Defence, civil, commercial and industrial sectors. At Sitzler, we specialise in delivering projects in challenging environments, with a reputation built on quality, collaboration and operational excellence.

Our people are central to the successful delivery of our projects. We value practical leadership, teamwork and a commitment to completing work safely and to a high standard.

About the Opportunity

Working closely with the Site Manager and broader project team, you will be responsible for supervising site activities and supporting the successful delivery of the project within budget, programme and quality requirements.

You will provide day-to-day leadership to subcontractors while coordinating work activities, monitoring project deliverables and ensuring site operations remain aligned with project requirements.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong experience across:

• Structural concrete works
• Civil construction and infrastructure
• Site supervision and subcontractor coordination
• Construction programming and planning
• Plant, labour and material coordination
• Site set-out and survey controls
• Workplace health and safety
• Join an established national construction contractor.
• Work on significant Defence projects in South Australia.
• Take ownership of site delivery and lead experienced project teams.
• Work within a collaborative and safety-focused environment.
• Apply your practical experience across concrete pavements, structures and civil works.
• Build your career with a contractor operating across multiple sectors and locations.

About You

You are an experienced and practical site leader who takes pride in delivering work safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You communicate clearly, plan ahead and work effectively with project teams, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and other stakeholders.

You understand how to balance programme requirements with safety, quality and site productivity, and you are confident identifying risks, resolving issues and maintaining momentum across site activities.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A Trade qualification in Carpentry, Formwork or Building and Construction.
• Extensive site experience within the construction industry.
• Previous experience as a Foreman, Leading Hand or in a comparable site leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in concrete pavements, structural works and civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methodologies and sequencing.
• Experience in project programming, site planning and supervision.
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication and subcontractor coordination skills.
• A nationally recognised Construction Induction.

Relevant training or licences in First Aid, Working at Heights, WHS supervision and elevated work platforms will be highly regarded.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising site personnel and subcontractors.
• Maintaining workplace health and safety across all site activities.
• Coordinating subcontractor activities in accordance with the project programme.
• Monitoring project deliverables and communicating progress or emerging issues to the Site Manager.
• Reviewing drawings and raising ambiguities or constructability concerns for resolution.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and site resources.
• Managing and verifying site set-out, survey controls and recovery datums.
• Identifying programme, scope and delivery risks and escalating them appropriately.
• Maintaining effective communication with subcontractors, suppliers and relevant authorities.
• Supporting subcontractor procurement, assessment and claims evaluation where required.
• Maintaining project records, drawings and site documentation.
• Promoting a collaborative site culture focused on safety, quality, productivity and teamwork.

Security Requirements

This role support projects within secure Defence environments. Applicants must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you are an experienced Foreman with a strong background in concrete pavements, structures and civil construction, we would welcome your application.