Junior Foreperson / Leading Hand – Tier 3 Commercial ($2M – $10M Projects)

seek.com.au; Sydney; In loco; AUD 82.000 - 112.000; Tempo pieno

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Company phone

Laptop

Branded uniform

Descrizione del lavoro

seek.com.au is seeking a Junior Foreperson / Leading Hand to join a Tier 3 Commercial Builder in Sydney. You will manage projects valued between $2M and $10M, supporting a Site Manager and accelerating your progression to site leadership.

The role offers a clear mentorship pathway, hands-on exposure to fast-paced refurbishments, new builds, and heritage restoration. Competitive salary from $85k to $110k plus super.

Competenze

• Trade background (Carpentry highly regarded) or a Bachelor Degree in Construction Management.
• 1–3 years of experience on live commercial construction or refurbishment sites in Sydney.
• Valid NSW White Card and a current Australian driver's license.
• High energy, clear communication skills, and the confidence to direct site personnel professionally.

Mansioni

• Trade supervision: coordinating workflows for subcontractors to keep fast-tracked schedules on timeline.
• Site readiness: managing day-to-day site logistics, materials handling, and access control.
• WHS & Environment: enforcing site safety, conducting daily pre-starts, and ensuring proper site inductions.
• Quality & Defects: overseeing quality control checklists and proactively managing the defects list.

Conoscenze

Carpentry

Construction knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management

Strumenti

White Card

Driver's license

Descrizione del lavoro

Junior Foreperson / Leading Hand – Tier 3 Commercial ($2M – $10M Projects)

Are you a trade-qualified professional or construction graduate looking to transition into a site management career with an established award winning builder?

A leading Tier 3 Commercial Builder based in Sydney, is looking for an energetic Junior Foreperson / Leading Hand. Specialising in fast-paced projects valued between $2M and $10M, we have an exceptional reputation for delivering high-quality commercial projects across refurbishments, new builds and Heritage restoration/adaptive reuse and community infrastructure.

Because our projects are fast, dynamic, and highly detailed, you will gain exposure to the entire lifecycle of a project—accelerating your growth into a Site Manager. Remuneration & Benefits

Salary Package: $85,000 – $110,000 + Super (commensurate with experience)

Tools of Trade: Company phone, laptop, and branded uniform

Project Variety: Work on a diverse portfolio of education facilities, new builds and refurbishments, government projects across all sectors and Heritage restorations.

Career Pathway: One-on-one mentorship from senior staff with a structured pathway to autonomous site leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Running your own projects or supporting the Site Manager on larger projects ranging from $2M to $10M, your focus will be on driving daily productivity and maintaining standard excellence:

• Trade Supervision: Coordinating workflows for subcontractors to keep fast-tracked schedules on timeline.
• Site Readiness: Managing day-to-day site logistics, materials handling, and access control.
• WHS & Environment: Enforcing site safety, conducting daily pre-starts, and ensuring proper site inductions.
• Quality & Defects: Overseeing quality control checklists and proactively managing the defects list throughout the build.

Role Requirements

• Background: Trade background (Carpentry highly regarded) or a Bachelor Degree in Construction Management.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience on live commercial construction or refurbishment sites in Sydney.
• Certifications: Valid NSW White Card and a current Australian driver’s license.
• Attributes: High energy, clear communication skills, and the confidence to direct site personnel professionally.