Lead Finishes Foreman – Luxury Residential

Woods & Co; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Woods & Co is partnering with a leading high end construction company to appoint an experienced Finishes Foreman for a landmark luxury residential project in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs.

This role focuses on overseeing the final finishing trades, ensuring superior quality and handover-ready finishes on a premium multi-unit development in Melbourne. You will coordinate with subcontractors, uphold strict QA standards, and support sequencing with the site team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finishes Foreman, or Site Manager on high end residential apartment projects.
• Strong knowledge of premium finishes, detailing and quality control.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and finishing trades.
• Strong communication and subcontractor management skills.
• A genuine passion for delivering high quality construction outcomes.
• Trade qualifications, ideally in carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finishing trades and activities across the project, from internal finishes through to final handover.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship and efficient delivery.
• Maintain a high standard of quality assurance and ensure finishes meet project specifications.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and broader construction team to main program and sequencing.
• Identify and resolve defects and ensure all finishing works are completed to an exceptional standard.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well organised site throughout the finishing stages.

Skills

Finishes Foreman

Site Manager

Premium finishes

Quality control

Construction sequencing

Subcontractor management

Carpentry

Education

Carpentry trade

Job description

Woods & Co is partnering with a leading high end construction company to appoint an experienced Finishes Foreman for a landmark luxury residential project in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs.

This role focuses on overseeing the final finishing trades, ensuring superior quality and handover-ready finishes on a premium multi-unit development in Melbourne. You will coordinate with subcontractors, uphold strict QA standards, and support sequencing with the site team.