Site Supervisor – Residential Construction

Signature Staff Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Company vehicle

Company phone

Townsville-based work

Job summary

Signature Staff Pty Ltd in Townsville is seeking an experienced Residential Site Supervisor to oversee all stages of new home builds. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and ensure work is delivered to approved plans and quality standards.

This role offers a base salary of $115,000-$130,000 plus super, a company vehicle and a company phone, with Townsville-based projects and a strong pipeline of residential construction.

Qualifications

• Current QBCC Supervisor Licence is required.
• Residential construction supervision experience is essential.
• Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia are required.
• Current driver’s licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and material deliveries.
• Maintain construction schedules and project timelines.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor workmanship.
• Ensure homes are built to approved plans, specifications and quality standards.
• Document the process with photographic records.
• Monitor budgets, materials and progress claims.
• Maintain accurate job updates within the scheduling system.
• Manage defects and rectification works.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, NCC and relevant standards.
• Communicate with clients and internal departments.
• Attend construction meetings and provide project updates.

Skills

Residential construction supervision

Subcontractor management

Scheduling & planning

Quality control

Education

QBCC Supervisor Licence

Job description

Join an established Townsville residential builder with a strong project pipeline, offering $115K-$130K + super, company vehicle and phone.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• $115,000-$130,000 base salary depending on experience
• Super + company vehicle + phone
• Townsville-based residential projects
• Strong pipeline of new home construction
• Structured supervision model with clear construction stages
• Opportunity to work across the full residential build cycle

About Our Client

Our client is an established residential builder operating across Townsville.

They have a structured approach to site supervision, with projects divided into construction stages depending on workload. This allows Supervisors to remain focused and ensures projects continue to move efficiently.

They are now seeking an experienced Residential Site Supervisor who is confident supervising all stages of a residential build.

About the Role

You will be responsible for supervising residential construction projects in the following stages:

• Commencement through to enclosed
• Enclosed through to fixing
• Fixing through to practical completion and handover

While Supervisors may be allocated specific stages depending on workload, you must have the experience and capability to manage a residential build from start to finish.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and material deliveries
• Maintaining construction schedules and project timelines
• Conducting site inspections and monitoring workmanship
• Ensuring homes are built to approved plans, specifications and quality standards
• Document the process with photographic records
• Monitoring budgets, materials and progress claims
• Maintaining accurate job updates within the scheduling system
• Managing defects and rectification works
• Ensuring compliance with WHS, QBCC, NCC and relevant construction standards
• Communicating with clients and internal departments
• Attending construction meetings and providing accurate project updates

About You

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience supervising new residential home construction
• Experience across the full residential building cycle
• A solid understanding of construction scheduling and programming
• Strong subcontractor and supplier management skills
• Good communication and client management skills
• Strong attention to quality, deadlines and budgets
• A practical, solutions-focused approach

Essential Requirements

• Current QBCC Supervisor Licence
• Residential construction supervision experience
• Strong understanding of the NCC and Australian Standards
• Current driver’s licence
• Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia

Applicants requiring sponsorship or holding restricted work rights will not be considered.

What’s In It For You?

• $115,000-$130,000 base salary
• Superannuation
• Company vehicle
• Company phone
• Stable local project pipeline
• Townsville-based work
• Established construction and administration support
• Opportunity to work across all stages of residential construction