Site Foreman

Ward Civil & Environmental Engineering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Civil & Environmental Engineering is seeking a Site Foreman to supervise and coordinate site personnel, resources, and subcontractors, ensuring construction control of quality and output. The role requires demonstrated civil construction experience in a supervisory capacity, focusing on transport, pavements and utilities, with strong communication skills.

The successful candidate will lead the project team, monitor safety and environmental practices, manage budgets and timelines, and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or higher qualification.
• Experience in civil construction, supervisory preferred.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of WHS, quality, and environmental systems.
• Ability to read construction plans.
• Budget, resource and timeline management.

Responsibilities

• Review critical path progress with Project Manager.
• Ensure resources are optimized to meet milestones.
• Record and report variations to works.
• Monitor statutory compliance on site.
• Respond to complex site problems with recommended resolutions.
• Track re-work and material reuse.
• Interact with project team to align requirements.
• Assist WHS & E Officers with inspections.
• Support Environmental Management Plan implementation.
• Lead the team to apply environmental best practices.
• Refer to Inspection and Test Plans for tolerances.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Civil construction

Communication skills

Reading plans

Budgeting

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ward is a leading, independent civil & environmental engineering contractor with offices in Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane. Ward’s capabilities are extensive and multifaceted, including roads, airports, ports, pavements, utilities and bulk earthworks, as well as renewables, contamination remediation, marine and wastewater. Our commitment to the environment, sustainability, diversity, inclusion and the safety of all people on our sites is paramount.

About the role

This role is responsible for supervision and coordination of site personnel, resources, subcontractors and the overall construction control of site works quality and output performed. The role requires demonstrated experience working in the civil construction industry in the capacity of Foreman.

Responsibilities:

• At weekly construction meeting review critical path progress of Project Program with the Project Manager and Site Engineer, providing feedback to prevent potential delays.
• Track and monitor that site resources (labour, machinery, materials, sub-contractors etc.) are optimised to meet critical path milestones & deadlines.
• Identify and record probable variations to works, providing Engineer and Project Manager with prompt feedback.
• Track monitor and control statutory requirements (e.g. Local Council, EPA etc.) are adhered on site at all times by all workers.
• Respond promptly to serious or complex construction problems, notifying Project Manager of probable impact to project outcome, offering advice for best resolution.
• Monitor, track, record and report re-work, salvaging and reusing materials as practicable.
• Interact with project team on a regular basis so that there is a common understanding for the requirements of the job.
• Participate and assist WHS & E Officers with Site Safety & Environmental inspections.
• Interact with project team in developing and implementing Project Environmental Management Plan
• Lead the project team in ensuring environmental best practises are implemented
• Refer to Inspection and Test Plan’s provided by Engineers for summary of tolerances to be achieved

About you

• Relevant qualifications, such as a Diploma in Engineering or a higher qualification
• Proven experience in civil construction is required, ideally in a supervisory position, with a focus on transport, pavement and utilities.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Solid understanding of WHS, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans
• Ability to manage budgets, resources and timelines effectively
• Ability to prepare reports from daily notes
• Attention to detail, time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, as well as effective use of internet and email communication tools
• Current driver’s licence and construction white card

Ward offers its employees the opportunity to develop a career in a successful and growing civil infrastructure business. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered for this role.