Supervisor

Connect People have an excellent opportunity for a Site Civil Supervisor within the Telco / NBN industry. 

Responsibilities and Key deliverables:

• Understand and know how to read Dial before you Dig plans
• Ensure all subcontractors/workers are undertaking their works in accordance with the Excavation Permit/Start Card/Risk Assessments
• Understand the program for the work activities you are supervising and communicate the progress of the works with the relevant person (Engineer/Project co-ordinator/Area Supervisor/ Superintendent on a daily basis or as otherwise specified
• Problem solve construction related issues and work with the subcontractor, superintendent and engineers to identify and agree solutions
• Plan the construction activities in an efficient and logical sequence using the most cost-effective methodologies
• Communicate the construction plan and daily activities with subcontractors and drive the delivery to plan
• Manage and deliver works on budget and within the contracted or agreed time frame.
• Monitor costs to identify exceptions to project targets.
• Escalate and address all resource requirements and shortages with the Area Supervisor/Superintendent
• Liaise with Site Engineers to ensure materials and equipment are readily available ahead of construction activities and escalate any critical stock deficiencies to the Area Supervisor/Superintendent in a timely manner.
• Monitor safety and stop / escalate any unsafe work activities

• Relevant Trade or Engineering qualifications or equivalent in civil construction
• Experience within the Civil Construction industry, including excavation, pit & pipe, conduit works
• Demonstrated effective people management skills and techniques.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Supervisory role or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor and report on capital projects across multiple sites
• Able to read & interpret plans
• Demonstrated ability to manage budget and administration for the works
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stake holders to successfully deliver projects/ works programs.

What's in it for you?

• We'll offer a competitive weekly wages.
• You'll be given the opportunity for career growth & development.
• Support flexible work arrangements where applicable.
• You'll be a part of a fun and inclusive team environment.