design & build - specialists in construction, engineering & architecural recruitment
Foreman - Retail / Apartment Projects up to $50 million - Up to $140k

This organisation is one of Melbourne's success stories over the last 4/5 years, establishing a fantastic reputation for delivering high quality builds for an exclusive range of clients. Their project base includes apartments, offices, retail and mixed use developments, up to the value of $50m. They have attracted some of Melbourne's best building professionals from the 1st and 2nd tier and are now seeking to supplement their team with an experienced Foreman.
  
You will be responsible for managing the construction of the structures and/or finishes package, controlling all labour and sub-contractors and help deliver the project within schedule. 
 
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Conducting site inductions for staff and sub-contractors.
  • Managing the sub-contractors to ensure they are fulfilling their roles and responsibilities, monitoring their performance daily in regards to safety, quality and programme and report deficiencies to the Site Manager.
  • Assisting the Site Manager in the commissioning and handover of the project by ensuring all relevant documentation is completed and provided to the Project Manager.
  • Managing cost control for certain aspects of the project, as directed by the Site Manager, in order to ensure the project meets its required performance targets in relation to budget.
  • Ensure compliance with the clients Integrated Management System (IMS).
  • Maintain positive industrial relations with authorities and unions, resolving any issues in accordance with the client's guidelines.
To be considered for this position you will require:
  • Experience working on complex construction projects, ideally in excess of $20 Million
  • Good man-management skills with the ability to motivate and drive both direct and sub-contract labour 
  • Sound knowledge of the Victorian construction market including unions, sub contractors etc
  • Strong and proven track record on major Commercial projects (over a period of at least five years at this level)
  • Highly skilled in OH&S and IR
  • Client-focused approach
About the company:
  • Melbourne based for over 10 years
  • Turnover in excess of $150million
  • 90 staff within organisation
  • True commercial generalists with projects up to $50 million
  • Committed to promoting within at every opportunity
  • Training, learning and development initiatives part and parcel of the organisation
If you would like to know more about this role please contact Andrew McGregor on 03 9094 0999, please note that not all applications will be answered and only short listed candidates will be responded to.

If you feel you are not suitable for this role but would like to discuss other opportunities please contact us so we can advise you accordingly.

designandbuild
design & build recruitment
Level 7, 50 Queen Street,
Melbourne, VIC 3000.
Phone: (03) 9094 0999
Fax: (03) 9094 0909
designandbuild.com.au

Foreman - Retail / Apartment Projects up to $50 million - Up to $140k

Full Time

Construction & Architecture

Site Mgmnt/Foreperson/Superv.

Melbourne / CBD & Inner Suburbs

6 February 2012

Only People with the right to work in Australia / New Zealand may apply for this position.

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