Senior Construction Project Lead (Hands-On)

Public Sector People; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People is seeking an experienced construction professional for a hands-on supervisory role across government projects in Education, Justice and Housing. You will oversee contractors, subcontractors and departmental field staff to deliver safe, on-budget, high-quality outcomes.

You will assist with estimates and costings, prepare scopes of work and manage subcontractor contracts, while leading project meetings and maintaining clear progress updates for clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Hands-on supervisory experience in construction projects.
• Experience overseeing apprentices and field staff.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects, coordinating contractors, subcontractors and departmental field staff, including apprentices.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, progress and quality to ensure successful delivery.
• Prepare scopes of work and assist with tenders, estimates and quotations across various trades, including civil, concreting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and building finishes.
• Manage subcontractor contracts, including reviewing claims, extensions of time (EOTs), delays and other contractual matters.
• Supervise and coordinate trade teams, providing leadership, guidance and support to achieve strong performance and quality outcomes.
• Conduct site inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, trade staff and internal stakeholders, including leading project meetings and providing written progress updates.
• Assist estimators with the preparation of tender documentation and construction costings.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting project delivery, costs, timeframes, quality or safety.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other relevant systems.
• A strong trade background with demonstrated experience in building and construction.
• Previous experience supervising construction projects, contractors and trade staff, including apprentices.
• Experience in estimating, preparing quotations and developing scopes of work across multiple construction trades.
• Knowledge of contract administration, including subcontractor claims, variations, extensions of time and project delays.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, site inspections and safety compliance.
• The ability to monitor project budgets, schedules, performance and quality outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence leading meetings and providing project updates.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A current driver's license and Construction General Induction Card (White Card).
• Additional safety qualifications and estimating or contract administration experience will be highly regarded.

Skills

Trade background

Estimating knowledge

People management

Strong communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Public Sector People is seeking an experienced construction professional for a hands-on supervisory role across government projects in Education, Justice and Housing. You will oversee contractors, subcontractors and departmental field staff to deliver safe, on-budget, high-quality outcomes.

You will assist with estimates and costings, prepare scopes of work and manage subcontractor contracts, while leading project meetings and maintaining clear progress updates for clients and stakeholders.