Lead Finishes Foreman – Large-Scale Sydney High-Rise

Talent Web Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentWeb is partnering with an established Sydney builder to appoint an experienced Finishes Foreman for a major high-rise residential development progressing through internal fit-out. You will coordinate finishing trades, drive the construction program and uphold high workmanship standards through to completion and handover.

Working with the Site Manager and project team, you will manage subcontractors, sequence trades and ensure project milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finishes Foreman on large-scale Class 2 residential or mixed-use developments.
• Background with an established head contractor or developer-builder in Australia.
• Recent experience managing internal finishing packages on multi-storey residential developments with 100+ apartments.
• Strong eye for detail and pride in quality workmanship without compromising the program.
• Natural leader who builds relationships with subcontractors and holds trades to account.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with strong communication and prioritisation under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate finishing trades across apartments, common areas and associated works, including plasterboard, waterproofing, tiling, joinery, painting and flooring.
• Manage daily site activities, trade sequencing and short-term construction programs to achieve key milestones.
• Maintain high standards of quality, overseeing inspections, defect identification and rectification.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and project team to resolve issues, manage subcontractor performance and maintain progress.
• Coordinate staged completion, final inspections and handover, ensuring finishing works meet project specifications and quality requirements.

Skills

Finishes Foreman experience

Head contractor/developer background

100+ apartment multi-storey experience

Attention to detail

Leadership of subcontractors

Proactive communication under pressure

Job description

TalentWeb is partnering with an established Sydney builder to appoint an experienced Finishes Foreman for a major high-rise residential development progressing through internal fit-out. You will coordinate finishing trades, drive the construction program and uphold high workmanship standards through to completion and handover.

Working with the Site Manager and project team, you will manage subcontractors, sequence trades and ensure project milestones are met.