Senior Supervisor (Construction)

Government client (agency undisclosed); Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Government client (agency undisclosed) in Cairns region seeks a capable supervisor to oversee construction, maintenance and upgrade projects. You will coordinate regional resources, supervise field teams and contractors, and ensure timely delivery within approved budgets and standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction practices, contracts, and regulatory requirements, plus the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising construction, maintenance, facilities or asset-related works.
• Strong understanding of building construction and maintenance practices, contract procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, resources, contractors and project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional resources to support delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade projects.
• Supervise contractors, field staff and office teams involved in planned and responsive works.
• Support planning, delivery and monitoring of service maintenance, facilities and traditional works programs.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Contract procedures

Regulatory compliance

Resource management

Job description

Monitor project standards, service quality, expenditure and delivery timeframes to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate regional resources to support the effective delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade projects.
• Supervise contractors, field staff and office-based teams involved in planned and responsive works.
• Support the planning, delivery and monitoring of service maintenance, facilities and traditional works programs.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What you need

• Demonstrated experience supervising construction, maintenance, facilities or asset-related works.
• Strong understanding of building construction, maintenance practices, contract procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, resources, contractors and project deadlines.