Lead HVAC Site Supervisor – Cairns & QLD Projects

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Cairns is seeking an experienced HVAC Site Supervisor to lead commercial HVAC projects across Queensland and surrounding regions. Based in Cairns, you will oversee installation, commissioning, testing, QA, and documentation, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and top quality.

You will collaborate with customers, subcontractors, and project teams, driving site activities and providing hands-on leadership throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial HVAC.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, construction methods and site delivery.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and activities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Customer service focus and client relationship building.
• Current Driver's Licence and Construction White Card.
• Passion for safety leadership and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate HVAC installation, commissioning, service and maintenance across sites.
• Manage site labour, subcontractors and suppliers to hit milestones.
• Monitor productivity and ensure schedules and delivery targets are met.
• Conduct site inspections, safety checks, and quality audits.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment and resources for projects.
• Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to site personnel.
• Support commissioning, testing and defect resolution.
• Ensure work complies with customer specs and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate reporting and site records.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, and site issues.
• Balance customer, commercial and operational requirements for performance.
• Champion a safety culture and lead by example.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Organisational skills

Safety leadership

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification (HVAC/Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) or Electrical Trade Qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

Johnson Controls in Cairns is seeking an experienced HVAC Site Supervisor to lead commercial HVAC projects across Queensland and surrounding regions. Based in Cairns, you will oversee installation, commissioning, testing, QA, and documentation, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and top quality.

You will collaborate with customers, subcontractors, and project teams, driving site activities and providing hands-on leadership throughout project execution.