General Foreman | Commercial Construction | Sydney

Elmo; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave option

Formal Training & Mentorship

Career Progression

Flexible Work Arrangements

Well-being Programs

Recognition & Rewards

Job summary

Total Construction in Sydney is seeking a capable General Foreman to lead commercial construction on-site, overseeing trades, safety, and program delivery. You will manage and coordinate site teams, monitor progress against the schedule and quality standards, and report to the Site Manager with issues and mitigations.

Ideal candidates have a trade or tertiary qualification in Building, Construction or Engineering, 5+ years in a similar role, and strong leadership to drive collaboration across

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• High level ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Well-developed planning skills including industry knowledge.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of the work of construction trades and ability to assess quality of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing and managing all trades on site.
• Oversee the implementation of all site safety and ensure all procedures are monitored.
• Monitor progress of works against the current construction program and ensure all trades are coordinating with each other.
• Manage and coach staff effectively, leading the team in achieving project and personal goals.
• Oversee the quality of trade works to ensure the required standard is achieved in all cases.
• Schedule and coordinate other site staff (e.g. admin) with priority issues.
• Issue site instructions and other correspondence as required to trade contractors and consultants.
• Report to the Site Manager on a regular basis and advise of any current or potential issues.

Skills

Leadership

Read drawings

Planning ability

Quality workmanship knowledge

Education

Trade or tertiary qualification in Building, Construction or Engineering

Job description

General Foreman | Commercial Construction | Sydney

Posted: 25/09/2026

Closing Date: 23/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Job Category: Delivery

Total Construction is a multi-award-winning construction company that is also officially recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026 by our employees.

Celebrating over 31 years strong, our team members have taken great pride in and are driven by the company purpose of making a positive difference in people's lives through excellence in construction and our values of Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Mentorship, Collaboration, and Ingenuity stand behind everything we do.

Always with a safety-first culture, Total Construction specialises in the design and construction of projects throughout Australia and is an innovative construction company that works to provide quality project solutions across the aged care and health as well as commercial and industrial sectors.

Working at Total Construction you will be working with a company that consistently looks for opportunities to make Total Construction an even greater place to work for all and a place where you can enjoy your work day and have fun with your best friends at work.

Job Description

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in overseeing and managing all trades on site
• Oversee the implementation of all site safety and ensure all procedures are monitored
• Monitor progress of works against the current construction program and ensure all trades are coordinating with each other
• Manage and coach staff effectively, leading the team in achieving project and personal goals
• Oversee the quality of trade works to ensure the required standard is achieved in all cases
• Schedule and coordinate other site staff (e.g. admin) with priority issues
• Issue site instructions and other correspondence as required to trade contractors and consultants
• Report to the Site Manager on a regular basis and advise of any current or potential issues

Desired Skills and Experience

To be considered

• Trade or tertiary qualification in Building, Construction or Engineering
• Minimum 5years' experience in a similar role
• High level ability to read and interpret drawings
• Well-developed planning skills including industry knowledge
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Knowledge of the work of construction trades and ability to assess quality of workmanship

Total Construction is a Great Place to Work

Total Construction is officially recognised by our employees as a Great Place to Work

Our Company Values:

Respect | Integrity | Accountability | Collaboration | Mentorship | Ingenuity

Our People Are Rewarded By:

• The Option to Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Regular Formal Training and Mentorship
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Working in a Professional Culture
• Well-being Programs
• Regular Reward & Recognition.