Construction Site Foreman

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Tradeup Full time

**PLEASE NOTE: This is an opportunity for experienced South African building contractors / concrete site foremen to emigrate to Australia.**

**Due to Australian Government regulations, only applicants between the ages of 25 and 40 will be considered**

At TradeUp our passion is people We specialise in placing skilled Tradesmen at top Australian companies. We also offer several assistance options to aid in the process of immigrating.

We do not charge any placement or registration fees. We are tasked by our Australian-based clients to find top talent to join their established business.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Project planning - Plan out the job, considering timeframes, labour requirements, sub-trades, and materials.
- Project setup - setting up the Jobs On-Site
- Progress reporting - Maintain ongoing communication with the (client) general foreman on site, keeping them informed of progress, meeting hold points and dealing with small issues as they arise.
- Problem solving - dealing with issues as they arise, ensuring pro-active planning to avoid possible problems.
- Team management - Mentoring, training, and development of staff. Create and maintain a strong team, ensure correct staff availability each day. Ensure Staff accountability.
- Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed.
- Accountability - Oversee the standard of work completed on site and stand accountable for the work of the team. Hold pre pour inspections with staff. Ensure all sub-contract works are performed to the required
- Administration - upkeep of expense log. Contact suppliers and confirm orders for materials. i.e. Concrete, Steel, Pumps. Fill out all daily diaries and sign off all management plans required to complete the job.
- Concreting and Formwork
- Carry out all aspects of Concreting and Formwork, Including being hands on with all installs.
- Place and finish small to large pours to the Concretum Standard.
- Measuring concrete quantities. Ordering balances. Managing suppliers and ensuring quality product is supplied.
- Ensure appropriate steps have been taken before each pour ensure each job runs smoothly.
- Ensure vehicles are fully loaded each day or as required.
- Ensure all tools and materials are organized before arriving to site.
- Organize labor for the next day
- Oversee all equipment maintenance and repairs
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- **Carpentry Trade Certificate OR NHBRC Registration**:

- Qualification in **project management** will be advantageous
- Minimum of 5** years experience **as a Concrete Site Foreman
- **Hands-on** experience (at least 60% of day "on tools")
- Extensive experience with **formwork**, particularly staircases and complex, curved structures
- Ability to understand directions and read blueprints.
- Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately.
- Passionate about relocating to **Australia**:

- Aged between **25 - 40 years**:

- **English Proficiency at expert level

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