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Pier & Finishing Supervisor - Bridgewater Project
Construction
Other
Hobart
Permanent / Full Time
21/3/2024
Iconic Tasmanian project, exciting construction experience
Join a company with a fast growing portfolio of major projects
Excellent team culture where great work is recognised
About the Company
McConnell Dowell is a major engineering, construction, building, and maintenance contractor operating in 23 locations throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Our vision is to be a leader in the delivery of infrastructure, building and resource solutions.
Our mission is to create opportunities for personal and professional development and create a positive outcome for our organisations whilst optimising the positive legacy for the communities with whom we engage.
Working at the forefront of the industry, we provide our people with a stimulating environment that challenges them to think laterally and excel even beyond their own expectations. We equip, inspire, and empower our people to be their very best, to learn through experience, and to help us reach the highest standards across all areas of the business.
Our creative approach is what makes us stand out from the crowd. We rate ourselves on our ability to innovate to achieve the highest results and provide the best value for our clients. It also means we are not afraid to work on challenging projects that not only require a creative engineering approach, but also creative support staff.
We value Safety and Care, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Working Together and Performance Excellence. We hire the best and brightest in our field. It’s something we’re proud of, it is reflected within our achievements and it enables us to be industry leaders.
About the Project
This is an opportunity to join a once in a lifetime Tasmanian Project for the Creative Design and Construction of the iconic New Bridgewater Bridge.
You will be helping to shape Tasmania’s largest Infrastructure project while contributing to and growing with a highly motivated, multi disciplined and diverse Project Delivery Team.
High exposure Tasmanian Project
Passionate Team delivering best in class outcomes for the project and Tasmania
Build on your skills portfolio and share your enthusiasm, learnings, and experience with others.
About the Role
McConnell Dowell is currently recruiting for a Supervisor for our New Bridgewater Bridge Project, based in Hobart. Reporting to the Structures Superintendent, the Supervisor’s primary role and responsibility is the efficient management and coordination of the work crews for successful and timely completion of the following scope;
Pier construction works (subcontracted scope)
Bridge finishing works (self-performed) including:
Bridge precast barrier delivery and installation including stitch pours.
Steel crash rail installation.
Suspended drainage installation.
Expansion joint construction.
Apron and relieving slab construction.
Lighting and general miscellaneous installation.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing and delivering the above scope of works.
Key accountabilities include:
Daily, weekly planning and coordination of the above scope of works. The supervisor shall work closely engineering team in development of lookahead plans in line with the overarching Construction Programme.
Managing of available construction resources including plant, equipment, and personnel for the timely delivery of the above scope of works.
Active emphasises and drive hazard identification and risk assessment processes and ensure 100% compliance in implementation of Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), START Cards[KB1][AO2] , permit processes in line with HSE Management Plan.
Promote and develop a close working relationship with the engineering team in the interpretation of technical documentation and assist with troubleshooting of issues in a timely manner.
Develop with the Site/Project Engineer to ensure quality control process including ITPs and checklists are being fully implemented within the construction of each element to ensure timely release of Hold and Witness Points associated with each item.
Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with the requirements of the relevant specifications, codes, and standards, which form part of the contract.
Proven ability to effectively communicate the planned activities with other interfacing teams and work collaboratively to ensure critical targets are achieved.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with Client and Surveillance representative and proactively seek to resolve issues.
What we’re looking for:
Trades qualification relevant to the construction or building industry.
Minimum 5 years’ experience working on structural projects in a supervisory or similar role. Tier1 experience preferred.
Willingness to proactively drive and motivate the working group to better the target programme.
Strong and proven ability to lead, direct and manage groups of diverse employees.
Sound working knowledge of HS&E requirements and implementation of same.
Strong and clear communication skills with proven ability to engage others.
Personal values aligned to McConnell Dowell’s values of safety and care, honesty and integrity, customer focus, teamwork, and performance excellence.
A strong commitment to the safety promise of “Home Without Harm”
Valid working rights in Australia.
McConnell Dowell is committed to providing career opportunities and developing local skills and experience in collaboration with our local partners.
If you would like to work for a business that appreciates the unique capabilities and perspectives of each employee, and which values the safety and well-being of its people, please consider joining the McConnell Dowell Group.
McConnell Dowell is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity within our company.
Please apply online following the link, no later than 18th April 2024. Note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol checks.
Please note: This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.
