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SalaryAbout Rapid
Rapid Construction is a medium sized company with big capabilities, in business for 34 years and consistently delivering high quality projects for government, commercial and private clients with a focus on Transport Infrastructure, Heritage, commercial, and industrial projects. We are reliable, dependable, consistent, flexible, and accountable. We are always seeking new people to join our teams, advancing our offering across Greater Metro Sydney and in regional NSW locations. We are an ethical employer - we value diversity and encourage everyone traditionally under-represented in the industry to consider joining us. We are a team of around 50 experienced and motivated people ranging from apprentice carpenters, through Leading Hands, Foremen, Cadets, Contract Administrators, Project Managers, and Engineers, supported by an Admin team and based in North Parramatta. We consistently deliver projects from $10k to $10m via specialist divisions.
The Role
Opportunities exist in our Transport Infrastructure and Construction Divisions, for immediate start as Construction or Civil Works Foreman, with a focus on project delivery for clients including Heritage Stoneworks, TAFE NSW, NSW Department of Education, NSW Department of Planning & Environment, Sydney Trains, Transport for NSW, Roads & Maritime Services, and other State & Local Government entities.
About You
Successful applicants will be currently resident in Sydney, NSW Australia or nearby, and possess current Australian working rights. Successful applicants will be competent in the planning, setup, resourcing, supervision, and direct site delivery of complex civil/construction projects conducted in occupied, operating, functional environments, to timeframe and within budget. You will be the face of Rapid, in daily contact with our clients, and with our supply chain partners. You will be customer focused, with advanced communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. You'll have recent experience working in and around transport infrastructure, and on high-profile, challenging, and technically unusual projects. You'll be comfortable working unsupervised, supervising internal and subcontracting trades teams, and have a solid understanding of both legislative and ISO-based Quality, Work Health & Safety, and Environmental Management principles and practices.
Remuneration
A salary in the $110k to $140k range will be negotiated with successful applicants, including superannuation and other allowances such as vehicle allowance. Final remuneration package will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications, and industry tenure.
Relevant qualifications, skills, and experience
- Minimum 4 to 5 years in a similar role
- Comfortable on projects worth $2m or more
- Advanced spoken & written skills in English
- General Induction for Construction
- Rail Industry Worker induction
- Senior First Aid and CPR
- Confined Space, and Height Safety Awareness
- Trade qualifications (Cert III)
- Tertiary qualifications (Cert IV, Diploma, Degree)
- MS Office 365 including Project
Other details
Occasional night-time and/or weekend (possession) works are undertaken, in which you would be expected to be involved. Certain projects may require regional travel (NSW & ACT) and living away from home. A "zero disclosable outcomes" criminal history clearance is required by all our clients. A pre-engagement medical check will be conducted on successful applicants. Rapid and its clients maintain a zero tolerance policy towards the use of alcohol and recreational/illegal drugs in the workplace. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We operate an inclusive, respectful, and ethical company structure. We value diversity, exhibit long-term tenure across our teams, and offer long-term, mutually beneficial opportunities, and career advancement.
To apply
Send your resume/CV and a covering letter to *******@rapidconstruction.com.au
