Site Supervisor

McMahons; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McMahons is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to lead from the front, owning site governance, quality compliance, logistics, and subcontractor coordination while staying hands-on on the tools. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will ensure daily operations run smoothly and safely across premium sporting facilities.

You will oversee QA/ITP processes, interpret plans, set out control points, and coordinate site activities with the Leading Hand, maintaining accurate site

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sportsfield or civil construction, including direct site supervisory responsibility.
• Strong mix of practical trade skills and site management capabilities (QA, ITPs, subcontractor control).
• Advanced plan reading, site setout skills, and a solid understanding of civil and agronomic specifications.
• Valid White Card (General Construction Induction), First Aid certification, and a full Driver's Licence.
• You will be measured on delivering projects fully compliant with engineering designs and ITP requirements, driving a zero-harm site culture, keeping site logistics seamless, and maintaining accurate site documentation.
• Ready to build premium sporting infrastructure with a modern, self-performing fleet?

Responsibilities

• Site Operations & Leadership: Oversee daily operations, manage schedules, step in on the tools when needed, and direct external subcontractors and site logistics to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Quality Assurance: Own the site Quality Management System (QMS)—managing ITP sign-offs, managing Hold Points, and coordinating geotech, sand/gravel, and survey testing.
• Safety Management: Act as the primary site safety leader by managing hazard registers, reviewing SWMS, conducting site inductions, and overseeing incident reporting.
• Technical & Plans: Interpret project plans, resolve design discrepancies, set out key site control points for the Leading Hand, and coordinate As-Constructed survey data
• Reporting & Handovers: Track daily progress, record plant hours, maintain site diaries, report variations/delays to the PM, and handle client inspections and defect rectifications.

Skills

Site supervision

Quality Assurance

ITP management

Subcontractor control

Job description

McMahons is a specialist sportsfield and civil construction contractor with extensive experience delivering premium sporting facilities throughout Australia. We maintain a modern fleet of company-owned machinery alongside a highly skilled in-house team, allowing us to self-perform the majority of project activities while maintaining exceptional quality, safety, and operational standards.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Supervisor who thrives on leading from the front. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will take ownership of site governance, quality compliance, logistics, and subcontractor coordination, while remaining actively hands-on on the tools to support high-priority tasks and keep momentum moving.

Key Responsibilities

Site Operations & Leadership: Oversee daily operations, manage schedules, step in on the tools when needed, and direct external subcontractors and site logistics to eliminate bottlenecks.

Quality Assurance: Own the site Quality Management System (QMS)—managing ITP sign-offs, managing Hold Points, and coordinating geotech, sand/gravel, and survey testing.

Safety Management: Act as the primary site safety leader by managing hazard registers, reviewing SWMS, conducting site inductions, and overseeing incident reporting.

Technical & Plans: Interpret project plans, resolve design discrepancies, set out key site control points for the Leading Hand, and coordinate As-Constructed survey data

Reporting & Handovers: Track daily progress, record plant hours, maintain site diaries, report variations/delays to the PM, and handle client inspections and defect rectifications.

What We Are Looking For:

5+ years of experience in sportsfield or civil construction, including direct site supervisory responsibility.

Strong mix of practical trade skills and site management capabilities (QA, ITPs, subcontractor control).

Advanced plan reading, site setout skills, and a solid understanding of civil and agronomic specifications.

Valid White Card (General Construction Induction), First Aid certification, and a full Driver's Licence.

You will be measured on delivering projects fully compliant with engineering designs and ITP requirements, driving a zero-harm site culture, keeping site logistics seamless, and maintaining accurate site documentation

Ready to build premium sporting infrastructure with a modern, self-performing fleet?