The Role
Based in Mackay, this dual-role position combines on-site supervision with estimating responsibilities, acting as the critical link between customers, trades, insurers, and internal teams.
You will oversee subcontractors and site works while assessing damage, preparing scopes of work, and delivering accurate cost estimates across residential construction, insurance building, repair, and restoration projects.
This is a mission-critical role requiring a strong balance of site leadership and technical estimating capability, with a consistent focus on safety, quality, timelines, and customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Directly manage site works and subcontractors across multiple construction and restoration projects
* Drive a zero-shortcut culture, ensuring strict adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) laws, company policies, and contractor Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
* Monitor project performance against schedules, managing critical path activities, sequencing, and delivery timeframes
* Attend sites to assess damage and prepare accurate scopes of work and cost estimates, interpreting reports, photos, and documentation
* Liaise with insurers, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and progress quotes
* Coordinate property access and support smooth project setup and delivery
* Monitor costs and margins, review estimates, and ensure no trades commence work without a purchase order
* Identify and manage variations early to maintain project compliance and financial control
* Build and maintain strong relationships across clients, adjusters, and the broader insurance network
* Attend weekly construction meetings and work in progress (WIP) reviews, ensuring all job files, photographs, and documentation are up to date
The Company
Positioned as one of Australia's leading insurance builders, Johns Lyng Group delivers high-quality construction and restoration services nationwide. Our reputation is built on quality, reliability, and exceptional customer outcomes, supported by a high-performance culture. We believe our brand is our people, and our people are our culture. Together, we provide innovative solutions in partnership with communities to enhance their collective resilience.
What's on Offer
* Flexible work structure with a mix of site and home-based work (no office requirement)
* A competitive salary package aligned with your experience plus a company vehicle or vehicle allowance
* Access to structured systems, clear project delivery processes, and strong operational support
* Access to a comprehensive EAP program
* Real opportunities for career progression within a growing national organisation
* Stable pipeline of work ensuring consistent projects and job security
Could This Be You?
We are looking for an ambitious individual with a proactive attitude and the drive to get things done. To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A trade qualification in construction or project management with a solid understanding of residential and commercial construction processes
* Prior experience across site supervision and estimating within residential or insurance building
* The ability to interpret architectural plans, manage project budgets, and understand industry labour and material rates
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
* Competence in Microsoft Office suite and industry-relevant technology
* QBCC Site Supervisor Licence (or willingness to obtain) and current driver's licence
Have a question? Contact Ella Catlow from our Talent Acquisition team via email ***********@johnslyng.com.au
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Johns Lyng Group is an equal opportunity employer and takes pride in our inclusive and diverse work environment. As a culturally aware business, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We value the unique perspectives that a diverse team brings to our projects and community.
Please note:
The successful candidate must have the right to work in Australia, be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination and criminal background check where required.