Foreman

About the role

The Foreman is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination and delivery of detached residential housing projects.

The Foreman ensures trades, subcontractors and suppliers complete works safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. This role reports directly to the Construction Manager while managing detached housing projects.

Where assigned to a townhouse development, the Foreman will operate under the direction of the Site Manager and be responsible for supervision of allocated work areas. This role at Village performs many of the same core site management functions as a Site Manager but at a smaller project scale and with a primary focus on detached residential construction.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise trades, subcontractors and suppliers across detached residential projects

• Manage daily construction activities to ensure homes are delivered in accordance with plans and specifications

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site activities to maintain workflow and programme milestones

• Coordinate material orders, deliveries and resources

• Inspect works and ensure compliance with company quality standards

• Manage inspections, defects and practical completion activities

• Support environmental controls and site management measures

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture

• Maintain communication with trades, suppliers and stakeholders

• Identify and escalate programme, quality and safety risks

About you

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Foreman, Site Supervisor, Leading Hand or similar supervisory role

• Experience managing detached residential housing construction projects

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate trades, subcontractors and suppliers

• Ability to work independently or under the direction of a Site Manager on larger developments

• Strong understanding of residential construction methodologies, NCC requirements and quality standards

• Strong leadership, communication and trade coordination skills

• Sound understanding of WHS legislation and site safety requirements

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Project and construction management software

• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills

• Building Licence preferred