Foreperson

QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.
About the role
You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by supervises various field staff and contractors, along with the coordination of project planning and delivery activities in order meet quality and value-for-money expectations of clients whilst maximising project profitability.
**Duties and skills involved**:

- Managing and co-ordinating the physical, financial and human resources on a major project, in a large or complex depot or a number of medium sized site(s).
- Ensure quality and cost effective commercial and/or residential building construction is delivered to clients.
- Conducting site scoping of works, preparing accurate material lists and timely estimates to meet construction/maintenance programs.
- Providing a level of supervisory services and contract administration in respect to the delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade work undertaken by QBuild.
- Ensure a healthy and safe work environment is maintained on worksites, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles.
- Undertaking Workplace Health and Safety audits of contractors to ensure compliance with QBuild's Safety Management System and associated Key Performance Indicators.
- Promoting QBuild to existing and prospective clients and identifying opportunities for new business services based on emerging economic, legislative and environmental requirements.
- Developing and maintaining a close liaison with clients to ensure product and service delivery meet agreed outcomes.
- Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.

**Preferred skills and experience**:

- Thorough knowledge of the Building Construction Industry, including quality assurance, building project management and contract administration.
- Current trade qualification.
- Current Workplace Health & Safety General Safety Induction Card.
- Proficient in building relationships and effectively conveying information to diverse stakeholders through strong verbal, written, and presentation abilities.

How do I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
- Resume
- Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.