Construction Supervisor
Job No:
BAW407
Location:
Drouin
- BAND 6: Insert Range $97,047 - $105,782 (inclusive of superannuation.).
- Exciting opportunity to work within one of the fastest-growing Councils in Australia.
- Monitor new developments as they are built to ensure quality outcomes for the community.
- Work closely with contractors on the ground to ensure that industry best practice in engineering construction is achieved.
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
Join the Infrastructure Delivery & Major Projects team as a Construction Supervisor and take charge of shaping the future of council assets! Direct the construction of vital infrastructure projects including earthworks, roads, and drainage systems, ensuring adherence to approved plans and industry standards. Conduct meticulous daily inspections to guarantee compliance with Council specifications and standards. Your keen eye will monitor construction activities, assess quality, and address any deviations promptly.
Your role also includes resolving issues with contractors, conducting Practical and Final Completion inspections, and maintaining meticulous records. Collaborate with consultants to refine construction specifications and uphold the highest technical standards. Champion community interests by ensuring neighbouring properties are considered during construction. Stay abreast of cutting-edge construction methods to deliver top-tier results. Ready to make your mark? Join us as we build a better tomorrow!
The following are some of the key responsibility areas for this role:
- Undertake daily inspections of development works to ensure that contractors use appropriate industry practices.
- Monitor, record and assess construction activities including proof rolls, drainage installation, asphalting depths, compaction rates etc, to ensure compliance with Council’s specifications and standards.
- Reject works not complying with Council’s specifications and standards.
- Resolve construction issues with consultants and contractors.
- Undertake Practical Completion (PC) and Final Completion (FC) inspections and record results. Separate PC and FC to be issued for identified DCP works.
- Assist to develop and review the construction specification and standard drawings.
About the Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will have a tertiary engineering qualification that is eligible for registration in accordance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019. or a lesser relevant qualification with extensive civil construction supervision experience. They will poses a strong technical expertise and understanding in contract management and knowledge of civil engineering construction principles, practices and standards including Local Government’s (Council’s), VicRoads and the Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM).
You will be required to foster good relationships with internal and external customers through sound verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively negotiate and influence contractors for positive outcomes. It will be vital that the successful candidate can also make positive contributions to the current positive team culture and dynamic.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5pm May 5 2024 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.