Construction Supervisor
Downer · Brisbane
The opportunity
Plans are one thing. Getting the job built is another.
We’re looking for an experienced Construction Supervisor who knows what good site delivery looks like and isn’t afraid to take ownership of it.
You’ll be on the ground turning construction plans into finished works, coordinating crews, subcontractors, plant and materials while staying ahead of the issues that inevitably pop up along the way.
There’s no babysitting here. You’ll work with the Superintendent and Project Engineers, but you’ll be trusted to use your experience, make practical decisions and run your work fronts properly.
If water and wastewater construction is your bread and butter and you’re good at bringing people together to get a job over the line, we’d like to hear from you.
What you’ll do
- Run day-to-day construction activities across water and wastewater projects
- Coordinate crews, subcontractors, plant, equipment and materials
- Plan upcoming works and make sure sites are set up to succeed
- Keep construction moving against programme without compromising safety or quality
- Review designs, spot potential issues and work with the project team to find practical solutions
- Manage subcontractor performance and expectations onsite
- Stay across site risks, environmental requirements and quality controls
- Set the tone onsite by leading safely, communicating clearly and backing your crews
What we offer
- Permanent opportunity in an essential and growing industry
- The autonomy to take ownership of your work and make decisions onsite
- Variety across water and wastewater construction projects
- Suite of Downer benefits, including health and wellness initiatives
- Opportunities to keep building your leadership and project delivery career
What we’re looking for
- Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience within the water and wastewater industry
- Strong construction experience with a track record of setting up and delivering works
- Confidence managing subcontractors and site-based crews
- Experience with construction programming, design reviews and resolving site issues
- Sound understanding of safety, environmental and quality requirements
- Frontline Management qualification or equivalent
- Relevant licences and qualifications required for the work
- Most importantly, the judgement to know when to make the call, when to ask the question and how to keep a crew moving
About the team
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Know how to run a water job properly? Take ownership onsite, back your crews and turn construction plans into quality outcomes.