Superintendent

DT Infrastructure; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Parental leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead our Rail team in Queensland, initially supporting the Track delivery of the QTMP Project at Ormeau. You will own day-to-day site operations, guiding project teams and subcontractors to deliver safely, on time and within budget.

Working with the Project Manager and leadership, you will oversee construction planning, workforce management, stakeholder engagement, safety, quality and commercial performance, while pursuing new

Qualifications

• Experience of track, signalling, and overhead wiring construction.
• Supervisor experience of track activities.
• Appropriate Track Safe Working Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid Class C Driver's License (preferred).
• First Aid Training (preferred).
• This position must be medically fit to perform rail maintenance duties and is classified as a Level One (1) High Level Safety Critical Worker under the National Railway Health Assessment Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of multi-disciplined rail and track projects, including site scoping, resource allocation, scheduling, risk management and project execution to ensure works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, actively promoting DTI's capabilities, identifying new business opportunities and supporting the preparation of tenders and future work proposals.
• Manage project performance through effective cost control, forecasting and reporting, including monitoring project budgets, resolving supplier and subcontractor queries, and preparing accurate progress and financial reports.
• Provide leadership and oversight of project teams, including workforce planning, supervision, timesheet approvals, competency compliance, performance management and fostering a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental and rail industry requirements by implementing project plans, conducting risk assessments, managing non-conformances, maintaining documentation and adhering to relevant legislation, standards and DTI procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence by investigating technical issues, improving workflows, integrating multi-disciplinary activities and driving the successful delivery of project and organisational objectives.

Skills

Rail project management

Site leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Contract management

Job description

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

About the role

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our growing Rail team in Queensland, initially supporting the Track delivery of the QTMP Project at Ormeau. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven construction leader to play a key role in the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects while helping shape the future growth of our Queensland Rail business.

As Superintendent, you will take ownership of day-to-day site operations, leading project teams and subcontractors to safely deliver works on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the Project Manager and senior leadership team, you will provide leadership across all aspects of project delivery, including construction planning, workforce management, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, safety, quality and commercial performance.

You will also be actively involved in client engagement, relationship management and work-winning activities, supporting tenders, providing constructability and delivery input during bid phases, and representing DT Infrastructure with key clients and industry stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic growth, build high-performing teams and contribute to securing future rail infrastructure opportunities across the state.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark Queensland rail project while joining a business with a strong pipeline of work, a collaborative culture and a genuine commitment to developing its people, growing its capability and delivering industry-leading outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of multi-disciplined rail and track projects, including site scoping, resource allocation, scheduling, risk management and project execution to ensure works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, actively promoting DTI's capabilities, identifying new business opportunities and supporting the preparation of tenders and future work proposals.
• Manage project performance through effective cost control, forecasting and reporting, including monitoring project budgets, resolving supplier and subcontractor queries, and preparing accurate progress and financial reports.
• Provide leadership and oversight of project teams, including workforce planning, supervision, timesheet approvals, competency compliance, performance management and fostering a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental and rail industry requirements by implementing project plans, conducting risk assessments, managing non-conformances, maintaining documentation and adhering to relevant legislation, standards and DTI procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence by investigating technical issues, improving workflows, integrating multi-disciplinary activities and driving the successful delivery of project and organisational objectives.

Experience and capabilities

• Experience of track, signalling, and overhead wiring constriction.
• Supervisor experience of track activities.
• Appropriate Track Safe Working Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Valid Class C Driver's License (preferred)
• First Aid Training (preferred)
• This position must be medically fit to perform rail maintenance duties and is classified as a Level One (1) High Level Safety Critical Worker under the National Railway Health Assessment Guidelines.

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.