Superintendent - Culcairn BESS

Bouygues Construction Australia; Morven; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead on-site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across civil infrastructure projects. You will coordinate subcontractors, labour, materials, and site activities to meet project plans and specifications.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to read multiple discipline drawings, and experience managing trades on large-scale projects. Proactive reporting and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading on-site construction activities across civil or related projects.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil plans.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control processes.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and resolving on-site conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all on-site construction activities from project start through completion.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce the project schedule with short-term look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, equipment, and site personnel.
• Ensure all work meets drawings, specs, quality standards, and codes.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce safety policies.
• Conduct daily site inspections, safety and progress meetings.
• Monitor productivity and address schedule risks.
• Communicate progress and changes to the Project Manager.
• Review plans for constructability and coordinate inspections with authorities.
• Maintain reports, site logs, and delivery documentation.
• Manage site logistics and assist with project closeout activities.

Skills

Construction leadership

Site supervision

Scheduling & planning

Subcontractor coordination

Quality control

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Communication

Digital daily-reporting

Education

Electrical Licence

LVR CPR Training

HV Switching

CoR

Tools

Scheduling software

Daily reporting platforms

Job description

At Bouygues Construction Australia, we are dedicated to the design, construction, and delivery of nation shaping projects across civil infrastructure, engineering, and energy and services.
We have proudly been working in Australia for more than 25 years.
Our local experience in underpinned by significant global expertise and resourcing.

About The Role

The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at the project site and ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within quality standards, and in accordance with project plans and specifications.
This role acts as the primary on-site leader, coordinating subcontractors, labor, materials, equipment, and site activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all on-site construction activities from project start through completion.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce the project schedule, including short-term look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, equipment, and site personnel.
• Ensure all work meets approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and applicable building codes.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily site inspections, safety meetings, and progress meetings.
• Monitor workforce productivity and identify issues that may affect schedule, cost, quality, or safety.
• Communicate project progress, risks, changes, and site conditions to the Project Manager.
• Review plans and identify constructability concerns before and during construction.
• Coordinate inspections with local authorities and address inspection comments promptly.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, site logs, photographs, manpower records, and delivery documentation.
• Manage site logistics, including access, staging, storage, security, cleanliness, and temporary utilities.
• Support project closeout by coordinating punch-list work, final inspections, testing, and turnover activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Electrical Licence / LVR CPR Training / HV Switching / CoR
• Proven experience as a Construction Superintendent, Site Superintendent, Foreman, or similar field leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, materials, equipment, and trade coordination.
• Experience managing commercial, residential, industrial, or civil construction projects, depending on company needs.
• Solid understanding of construction drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, and change documentation.Knowledge of workplace safety practices and applicable OSHA or local safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil plans.
• Familiarity with construction management software, scheduling tools, and digital daily-reporting platforms.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and resolving on-site conflicts effectively.
• Strong understanding of quality control, inspections, permit requirements, and project closeout procedures.

Bouygues Construction Australia values diversity and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.