Site Manager / Foreman – High Rise Residential Projects

Amida Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Group on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Site Manager / Supervisor or Foreman to lead a $200m+ high-rise residential project and related developments. The role requires strong on-site leadership, coordination of subcontractors, and a focus on safety and quality.

You will be based in the Gold Coast/Brisbane region with local knowledge preferred, but candidates with relevant high-rise experience are welcomed. This full-time role offers challenging work with an established contractor.

Qualifications

• Trade background with on-site supervision experience on residential/mixed-use builds.
• Strong knowledge of sequencing, safety, and quality on high-rise jobs.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage subcontractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors and site labour.
• Planning daily works and ensuring tasks are completed to program.
• Managing site activities to maintain productivity and workflow.
• Coordinating deliveries, materials and plant on site.

Skills

Trade background

Site supervision

Construction sequencing

Leadership

WHS knowledge

Communication skills

Local knowledge (QLD/Gold Coast)

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

• Growing construction head contractor with a strong track record
• Ideally experience on $200m+ High Rise Residential projects, 20+ floors
• Excellent career opportunity and progression

Exciting opportunity with dynamic and growing team with a great track record. High rise residential experience is idea.

Our client is a construction head contractor and as a result of continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Site Manager / Supervisor or Foreman to join their team to work on a $200m+ high-rise residential project amongst others.

The candidate will ideally have some experience working on head contractor side on 20+ storey high rise residential projects in the Gold Coast / Brisbane / Sunshine Coast market with local knowledge. They will also look at candidates without local experience too ideally looking with high rise residential experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors and site labour
• Planning daily works and ensuring tasks are completed to program
• Managing site activities to maintain productivity and workflow
• Coordinating deliveries, materials and plant on site

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensuring all works are delivered to required quality standards
• Enforcing WHS policies, procedures and safe work practices
• Conducting toolbox talks, safety inspections and pre-starts
• Identifying and resolving site issues in a proactive manner

Program & Reporting Support

• Assisting with short-term programming and look-ahead schedules
• Reporting progress, issues and delays to the Site Manager
• Supporting defect management and quality inspections
• Assisting with project milestones through to completion

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Trade background preferred
• Proven experience as a Supervisor/Foreman on residential and/or mixed-use projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site operations
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage subcontractors effectively
• Solid knowledge of Australian building standards and WHS requirements
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on, organised and outcomes-focused approach
• Queensland construction experience ideal

This is a full-time permanent position providing a great opportunity to work with an established organisation who offer challenging work.