Site Supervisor

Ventia requires a Site Supervisor to join their Telecommunications Team working on associated Defence projects. You will set up and take ownership of all site activities including early works, delivery and completion systems and processes, and coordinate and direct a team of multi-disciplined trade-based personnel in support of project-based construction activities. This role is based in Townsville and requires you to be an Australian Citizen with eligibility to obtain Defence Security Clearance.What's on Offer

• Attractive salary, tool of trade vehicle and employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more
• Work for a tier 1 organisation with a diverse and engaged group of people
• Long term career stability and opportunities
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program

What you will be doing
You will drive operational excellence and continuous improvements while ensuring a strong safety culture and investigate opportunities for increased works with client. Responsibilities include -

• Conduct construction walk-outs, planning, scoping, and activities to ensure that site works can be constructed efficiently in accordance with the construction plans and delivery schedule
• Manage and conduct daily checks of worksites
• Lead and oversee a team of subcontractors and direct labour in construction and technical activities on the construction site, including aspects of safety, compliance, quality and reporting
• Plan and scope activities to ensure site works are constructed efficiently and to budget and relevant systems are updated
• Liaise with the client regarding construction variations and communicate all outcomes in line with the business protocols
• Liaise with site engineers to ensure materials and equipment are readily available ahead of construction activities, escalating any critical stock deficiencies to the area supervisor and complying with warehousing processes to safeguard the accurate and timely assignment and management of the stock issues and returns

Required Skills and Experience
Previous experience in construction or telecommunications industry experience is required.

• Tertiary qualifications in construction, engineering, quantity surveying or similar
• Current drivers' licence, construction white card and supervisor ticket
• Experience managing subcontractors in a construction site environment
• Strong knowledge and client standards around civil construction
• Ideally experience in civil, electrical, telecommunication and rigging work including familiar with documentation, permits and licensing required to perform these works
• Ability to read and comprehend complex engineering design documents

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.How to Apply
Please click on the link below to submit your covering letter and resume.Position Reference Number: 158305