Austek Roads Victoria are currently seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to join their dynamic, successful team based at Pakenham, VIC.
The Construction Foreman will manage the day-to-day implementation and control of work practices associated with the project to ensure best practice techniques are utilised to achieve the safe and timely completion of your dedicated project/s to quality standards.
Your position as site supervisor requires you to ensure effective and cost-efficient management of personnel, plant and equipment to enable Austek Roads Vic Pty Ltd to achieve its operational outcomes.
Responsibilities:
* Set performance goals and project deadline goals that align with the company’s larger plans
* Co-ordinate field workers to work fronts on your project/s
* Track progress and provide constructive feedback throughout your project/s
* Address problems with work quality, issues between employees and other concerns in an effective& timely manner
* Comprehensive understanding of the scope and program for your project/s
* Accurate daily planning and scheduling of all minor projects and communicating with Operation Co-Ordinator
* Ensure all team members arriving to site have relevant training and completed training documentation for site tasks and equipment
* Management of site inductions, refreshers and licencing
* Conduct toolbox talks
* Weekly Job Safety Observations completed
* Ensure all safety guidelines are followed
* Conduct performance reviews
* Ensure all resources and assets are utilised efficiently and managed on site
* Manage and monitor site materials supplies, labour and machine requirements
Required skills and experience:
* 10 years’ experience in a similar role desirable, but not essential
* Experience with VicRoads/Department of Transport Projects up to $10m desirable, but not essential
* Driver's license and White Card
* First Aid Certificate
* Machine Tickets
* Supervisor Course covering risk management, Safety & Health investigations, Communicate Information
* Strong leadership & communication skills
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Strong adherence to accountability
* Ability to use initiative and be self-motivated
Ability to work under pressure and adherence to planned deadlines
* Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment (including Drug and Alcohol Testing)
* Company Vehicle Supplied