- Lead external works and landscaping on a major $80M+ education project
- Competitive salary package and industry-leading employee benefits
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Why Icon?
The Icon Group, an Australian construction conglomerate comprised of three major companies, Icon, Minicon, and Barpa has over 800 employees, and offices located across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific with diverse opportunities across a broad range of sectors and regions.
The group is backed by one of the top 20 construction companies in the world, the progressive, sustainability-focused, Kajima Corporation.
We are one of the largest construction providers in the country, currently delivering over on 85 projects ranging from $50 million to $800 million.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced
Site Supervisor to join our Canberra team, supporting the delivery of a major education project valued at $80M+.
This role will have a strong focus on
external works, landscaping, civil interfaces, finishes and project completion activities, ensuring quality outcomes are achieved safely, on time and to program. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors and consultants to coordinate site operations and drive successful project delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional looking to further develop their career with one of Australia's leading construction companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across external works and landscaping packages
- Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to achieve project milestones
- Monitor project progress and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification
- Oversee quality assurance, inspections, defects management and completion activities
- Coordinate finishes, commissioning and handover requirements where required
- Maintain site records, reports and daily diaries
- Work closely with the project team to ensure program and budget objectives are achieved
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements
- Identify and proactively resolve site issues and construction challenges
- Provide leadership and support to site teams and subcontractors
About You
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Site Supervisor or Foreman role within commercial construction
- Experience managing projects valued at $50M+
- Demonstrated experience delivering external works, landscaping, civil interfaces or project completion stages
- Education, health or government project experience highly regarded
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing and site coordination
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and construction documentation
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
- Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving abilities
- Relevant trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Construction Management highly regarded
Benefits and Perks
- 2 additional paid wellbeing days each year, plus 2 Community2Day volunteering days
- Option to purchase an additional week of annual leave (up to 5 weeks total)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Regular social, networking and team events
- $250 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Long service leave eligibility after 7 years across all states and territories
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans and people from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Recruitment Agencies: Icon is managing this recruitment directly and is not engaging agency support for this position. Unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted and may result in candidates being approached directly by Icon without any associated fee or obligation.