Foreman / Site Manager - Custom Homes / Australia

Foreman / Site Manager | Custom Homes | Sydney 
One of Sydney's best custom home builders is looking for an experienced Foreman / Site Manager to work on residential projects between $500k - $5M  

You will be reporting to a Project Manager who is always on hand to support you. You will have access to reliable trades and a solid Leading Hand on site. 

to succeed in this position you will take pride in what you deliver, have excellent communication skills and strong values of customer service with evidence of delivering on time, quality finishes.

THE ROLE:

• Site safety management.
• Meeting program dates to align with construction program
• Liaise with subcontractors.
• Work with the project manager to ensure materials and orders are correct and available.
• Depending on the size of your project and your capabilities, you may manage multiple builds at any one time.
• Monitoring all trade works, subcontractors, and site staff.
• Internal and external set out with subcontractors.
• Other various duties as directed.
• Conducting site inductions for staff and sub-contractors
• Managing the sub-contractors to ensure they are fulfilling their roles and responsibilities
• Monitoring subcontractors daily in regards to safety, quality and program
• Managing inspection test plans for critical trades
• Management of projects from start to finish, and overall knowledge of all trades.

 SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience managing Project / Custom / high end residential projects
• Keen eye for detail and have an ability to produce high quality work.
• Ability to push a team and adhere to program 
• You will have experience taking full WH&S responsibility on site.
• Direction and management of subcontractors and labourers.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and prioritise tasks.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain good relationships with trades, architects & clients.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 1 + years experience as a Foreman / Site Manager 
• Experience in detail-orientated bespoke projects advantageous 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills - ability to build relationships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Carpenter by trade
• Understanding of NSW residential building codes and guidelines.
• Ability to drive projects to meet deadlines on time and on budget
• Proven experience of effectively manage a team including sub-contractors, in a professional manner and ensuring longevity of relationships.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and requirements, has proven experience of effectively controlling site safety
• Good communicator with the ability to deal with clients