Civil Foreman

Are you looking for your next challenge in the Civil Construction industry, and want to be a part of the Prestige way?

With nearly 20 years’ experience, Prestige Civil Group are a diverse, full-service Civil Construction organisation providing services all across Melbourne priding ourselves on quality, accuracy and growth. 

Our core values are Safety, Openness, Fairness, Resilience, Respect, and Integrity. Our core behaviours are centred around teamwork, driving results, and continuous improvement. These values and behaviours support our vision for growth and success, and allow us to support and develop our team from the bottom up.

We have a strong company culture which is strengthened by our values and behaviours. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and Indigenous Australians.

The position:

We are seeking an experienced Civil Foreman to lead on of our crews to success, with the opportunity to grow and develop in the organisation. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends, and a base location of Bayswater North. Job sites are located in and around Melbourne, predominantly in the South-East.

Key accountabilities:

• Hold crew to account on all deliverables and support and encourage them to deliver in line with requirements;
• Review all new jobs/projects ahead of time (ideally 2 weeks) to ensure accurate measurement, job detail description agreed with client prior to scheduling.
• Deliver all jobs to the plan within timeframe and budget
• Implement ITP’s and/or Quality checks and SWMS & Risk Assessments and ensure the team are across all that they encompass.
• Plan, organise, co-ordinate and order materials required for jobs/projects ahead of time ensuring costs are below budget.
• Ensure team communicate effectively together to increase efficiencies with team;
• Ensure clear and regular communication with Supervisor and PM to update on job status etc
• Ensure team report all near misses and incidents (injuries, asset, and property damage) immediately;
• Ensure any injured workers seek immediate medical attention if needed and report;
• Monitor and ensure compliance of team including licenses, tickets, first aid kits in vehicles, fire extinguishers and other related safety components for the team.
• Give feedback to your team on their Performance throughout the year (no surprises), do not wait for Mid/End Year reviews but, ensure relevant items are captured on reviews for your manager to signoff (shared responsibility), work with People & Culture Team and gain advice, support and templates to assist you;
• Oversee all vehicle, plant, and machinery allocated to jobs, driving crew to be responsible for clean and maintained work areas (including plant and machinery).
• Drive and ensure crew do all pre-starts on plant and vehicles and report any concern, damage immediately.
• Drive accountability within the crews and ensure everyone is meeting the required standards and objectives daily

What do we need from you?

• 3+ years' experience in industry/similar role leading crews
• 3+ year experience in Civil road construction style projects of a similar nature
• Red/White Construction Card
• Good communication skills with ability to communicate verbally, in writing and listening
• Leadership and managements skills – providing clear direction, support and guidance and managing accountabilities
• Valid HR Driver's License – Preferred (for truck and other requirements at times)
• Basic Computer skills – using iPads, system navigation, and safety / quality / compliance applications
• Tickets for Machines Used including Excavator, Bobcat, Loader and other relevant equipment
• Current First Aid Qualification – Foreman must be ready at anytime.

Why join Prestige?

• Mental health support & initiatives
• Personal growth and development opportunities
• Strong team culture & environment, with lunches and BBQ's
• Convenient South-East suburbs location

How do I apply?

We have a strong company culture which is strengthened by our values and behaviours. We strongly encourage applications from females, people with diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous Australians.

If the above sounds like you, and you are keen to be a part of our people-focused, dynamic team, then please apply via Seek, or email your resume and covering letter to Jade at ******@prestigecivilgroup.com.au.

We look forward to hearing from you!