Superintendent

About the role

Bouygues Construction Australia is looking for a Superintendent who oversees and coordinates construction activities on site so that work is carried out safely, efficiently and in line with project plans, specifications, schedule and quality requirements. The role gives day-to-day leadership to field teams and subcontractors, monitors progress and helps resolve site issues, working closely with the Construction Manager, project engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily site activities in line with the construction programme and approved work plans.
• Supervise field teams and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Communicate work priorities, sequencing, site constraints and expectations to supervisors and crews.
• Monitor productivity, progress, labour, equipment and material requirements and report issues affecting delivery.
• Coordinate access, work areas, permits, deliveries and interfaces between trades.
• Ensure work follows approved drawings, specifications, method statements and quality requirements.
• Promote compliance with site health and safety procedures and address unsafe conditions promptly.
• Coordinate inspections and testing, support quality checks and follow up defects or non-conformances.
• Identify construction risks, delays and resource constraints and work with the project team on practical solutions.
• Maintain site records such as daily reports, progress updates, workforce information and inspection records.
• Take part in site coordination meetings and communicate changes or emerging issues to project leadership.
• Support commissioning, completion, snagging and handover.

Required profile

• Diploma, degree, trade qualification or equivalent experience in construction, engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience supervising construction work on projects of comparable type or complexity.
• Proven experience coordinating subcontractors, field teams and multiple trades.
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and work plans.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, site logistics and project safety requirements.
• Strong field leadership and the ability to motivate and coordinate diverse teams.
• Clear communication and effective coordination with site and project stakeholders.
• Good judgment, practical problem-solving, strong planning and organisational skills, and the ability to manage changing priorities.