Hands-On Construction Foreman — Lead Sydney Projects

Adecco; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to oversee residential and commercial projects across Sydney. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong safety focus, and the ability to manage trades, subcontractors and site logistics to deliver on time and to budget.

You will coordinate day-to-day site activities, read plans, monitor quality and maintain thorough site documentation while ensuring compliance with Australian standards and WHS requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Foreman or Site Supervisor on residential and commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction standards and practices.
• Ability to lead trades and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Hands-on approach with focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating day-to-day site activities
• Leading and managing trades, subcontractors and site personnel
• Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and to a high standard
• Reading and interpreting plans, drawings and specifications
• Coordinating subcontractors, deliveries and site logistics
• Monitoring quality, progress and workmanship
• Maintaining a strong focus on WHS and site safety
• Identifying and resolving construction issues as they arise
• Liaising with project managers, clients, consultants and contractors
• Maintaining site records, documentation and daily reports
• Ensuring the site is clean, organised and professionally managed
• Helping coordinate multiple stages of construction from start to completion

Skills

Site leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

WH&S compliance

White Card

Australian working rights

NSW driver’s license

Project coordination

Job description

Adecco is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to oversee residential and commercial projects across Sydney. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong safety focus, and the ability to manage trades, subcontractors and site logistics to deliver on time and to budget.

You will coordinate day-to-day site activities, read plans, monitor quality and maintain thorough site documentation while ensuring compliance with Australian standards and WHS requirements.