Site Supervisor

Eire Constructions; Lismore; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eire Constructions in the New South Wales region seeks a hands-on Site Manager to lead a major civil project on a busy site. You will supervise construction crews, coordinate plant operations and ensure safe, on-time delivery.

This full-time, site-based role requires strong onsite presence, experience with water pipelines and earthworks, and the ability to manage subcontractors and schedules. The project involves a $12 million pump station upgrade to protect Lismore CBD for flood resilience.

Qualifications

• Five to seven+ years in civil construction supervision or site management.
• Experience delivering water pipelines, pressure mains, bulk earthworks or similar civil infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction operations and lead supervisors, crews, plant operators and subcontractors.
• Coordinate pipeline installation, earthworks, trenching, backfilling and related civil works.
• Plan and monitor daily/weekly works against programme milestones and address delays.
• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment, materials and subcontractors for productivity.
• Promote safety culture through pre-starts, toolbox talks, inspections and hazard management.
• Ensure works conform to drawings, specs, ITPs and standards.
• Manage site access, staging, deliveries, permits and site facilities.
• Maintain daily site records, progress reports and resource logs.
• Engage with project personnel, subcontractors and suppliers to keep progress.

Skills

Civil construction

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Education

Site supervisory qualifications

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a full-time, site-based position, requiring a strong onsite presence and the ability to lead construction crews, subcontractors and plant operations in a dynamic civil construction environment. Eire is delivering a $12 Million pump station upgrade, a significant investment in strengthening flood resilience and protecting Lismore’s CBD from localised flooding.

The Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily construction activities at the project site. Working closely with the Project Manager and engineering team, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of construction activities across the project. You'll play a critical role in ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, to specification and in accordance with the project programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Oversee daily construction operations, providing clear direction and leadership to supervisors, construction crews, plant operators and subcontractors.
• Construction Delivery: Coordinate pipeline installation, earthworks, trenching, backfilling and associated civil construction activities in accordance with project specifications.
• Programme & Productivity: Plan and coordinate daily and weekly works, monitor progress against programme milestones and proactively address construction delays or constraints.
• Resource Management: Coordinate labour, plant, equipment, materials and subcontractors to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Safety Leadership: Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, site inspections and proactive hazard management.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans and relevant construction standards.
• Site Coordination: Manage site access, construction staging, material deliveries, permits and the establishment and maintenance of site facilities.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve construction challenges, working collaboratively with the Project Manager and engineering team to maintain progress.
• Cost Awareness: Monitor labour hours, plant utilisation, material usage and subcontractor performance to support efficient project delivery.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate daily site records, progress reports, resource allocation records and other required project documentation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective communication with project personnel, subcontractors, suppliers and relevant stakeholders throughout construction.

About You

We're looking for a practical, experienced Site Manager who understands civil construction, leads by example and knows how to get the best out of their team.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• 5–7+ years' experience in civil construction supervision or site management, preferably on major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering water pipelines, pressure mains, bulk earthworks or similar civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of pipeline construction methodologies, trenching, pipe installation, backfilling, testing and associated civil works.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple crews, subcontractors, plant and resources across an active construction site.
• Experience managing construction programmes, site productivity and daily work planning.
• Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, environmental controls, quality assurance and construction compliance.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain progress in a busy construction environment.
• Relevant construction qualifications, supervisory experience and applicable site competencies.
• Availability to work onsite in the Luddenham area / surrounding suburbs!
• Most importantly, you'll be a proactive leader who takes ownership, holds high standards and is committed to delivering safe, quality outcomes.
• Defense experience - Highly Desirable

Ready to Lead on Site?

If you're an experienced civil construction Site Manager with a strong background in pipeline infrastructure and a passion for delivering quality projects, we'd love to hear from you.