Lead Carpenter & On-Site Construction Supervisor

AHO Renovations; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AHO Renovations is a Brisbane-based residential renovation specialist focusing on kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and full-home reconfigurations. The Working Construction Supervisor will balance hands-on carpentry with site leadership and daily coordination across projects.

You will set out work, supervise trades, plan labour and materials, and ensure safety and quality on site while mentoring junior carpenters and maintaining thorough site records for handover.

Qualifications

• QBCC Builder License highly desirable.
• Substantial residential supervision experience considered.
• Hands-on carpentry and renovation experience required.
• Willingness to work on the tools when needed.
• Knowledge of renovation set-out, sequencing and problem-solving.
• Ability to lead people without micromanaging.
• Clear communication with homeowners, trades and suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills and ownership.
• Familiarity with digital reporting and site-photo records.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and lead hands-on carpentry and renovation work.
• Set out work and resolve practical site issues.
• Supervise and coordinate employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Plan upcoming work, labour, materials and trade sequencing.
• Complete quality-control inspections and rectify issues early.
• Maintain site safety, presentation and client protection.
• Communicate clearly with clients and the Managing Director.
• Maintain site records, photographs, programme updates and variation information.
• Guide and develop younger carpenters through clear instruction and practical mentoring.
• Manage defects and support projects through to handover.

Skills

Hands-on carpentry

Team leadership

Planning & sequencing

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

QBCC Builder License

Tools

Site reporting software

Job description

AHO Renovations is a Brisbane-based residential renovation specialist focusing on kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and full-home reconfigurations. The Working Construction Supervisor will balance hands-on carpentry with site leadership and daily coordination across projects.

You will set out work, supervise trades, plan labour and materials, and ensure safety and quality on site while mentoring junior carpenters and maintaining thorough site records for handover.