Supervisor - Civil

Webuild S.p.A.; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

Future Generation Joint Venture is seeking a Site Supervisor to plan, organise, lead and control site operations for the construction programme ensuring safety, cost, time, quality, environmental and community targets are achieved.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, supervising work, mentoring apprentices and coordinating with engineers, the Superintendent and subcontractors to meet the critical path and look-ahead program while maintaining a collaborative project culture on

Qualifications

• White Card required.
• C Class Driver’s License required.
• Certificate 4 in Civil Construction Supervision desirable.
• High Risk Works Licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, programs, project specs for scope and sequence of work.
• Supervise work and provide clear instructions to minimise rework.
• Review drawings before work for constructability and communicate needed clarifications to the Superintendent/Construction Manager.
• Assist in developing and monitoring a short-term program (3 week look ahead) and forecast for the scope of work.
• Identify risks/delays on the critical path and escalate to the Superintendent/Project Manager; mitigate where possible.
• Develop a collaborative One Team culture and mentor Apprentices and Trainees.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Safety consciousness

Education

White Card

C Class Driver’s License

Certificate 4 in Civil Construction Supervision

Job description

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The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role:

To plan, organise, lead and control site operations for compliance with the construction programme ensuring consistency in terms of, and in order to, ensure safety, cost, time, quality, environmental, community targets are achieved.

Qualifications:

• White Card
• C Class Driver’s License
• Certificate 4 in Civil Construction Supervision is desirable, not essential
• High Risk Works Licence desirable, not essential

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role
• Experience working on large scale concrete construction projects or other suitable projects works
• Experience managing a team, consisting of subcontractor engagement and self perform crews
• Experience with tunnel construction and associated concrete structures
• Demonstrate initiative and creative problem-solving skills
• Self motivated.
• Ability to implement and follow through on multiple issues and to achieve productive results
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure
• Good organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to work quickly, effectively and positively in a demanding environment
• Strong problem-solving skills

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Review and understand all drawings, programs, project specifications and sequences of work for the specific scope of work;
• Supervise work and provide clear instructions to minimise rework;
• Review drawings before commencing work for constructability and innovate to improve outcomes or raise issues where clarification or re-design is necessary with the Superintendent / Construction Manager
• Assist Engineers and Superintendent/Construction Manager in developing and monitoring short term program (3 week look ahead) and forecast associated with the scope of work/s;
• Be aware of tasks that are part of the critical path and immediately report any risks or delays associated to tasks on the critical path to the Superintendent/Project Manager. Proactively mitigate risks to achieving tasks on the critical path;
• Review the progress of all operations relevant to the scope of works against the short term program and determine solutions to accelerate or optimise the works where necessary to meet or exceed the target program and forecast;
• Be responsible for accurate and effective shift handovers as required;
• Develop “One Team” culture so that the site teams cooperate well with each other and integrate effectively with the wider project teams;
• Ensure Apprentices and Trainees are mentored and supervised in accordance with their prescribed learning outcomes;
• Foster and develop an innovative culture among the workforce team where each team member actively looks for better ways to do their job and meet Project requirements;
• Manage day to day performance and development of employees including effectively coaching and mentoring;
• Identify and resolve any IR/ER issues and escape serious issues to the Superintendent/Construction Manager in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Ensure subcontractors have adequate supervision and resources to plan and complete works on time;
• Organise and supervise the placement of materials, plant and equipment required ensuring unobstructed access and progress to activities;
• Ensure day to day works do not pose an immediate or ongoing threat to environment including flora, fauna, waterways and artefacts etc. Ensure any hazardous substances required for the scope of work/s are stored appropriately;
• Ensure materials and equipment delivered to site meets quality requirements.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.