- Lead finishes, defects, commissioning and handover activities
- Work on a $200M+ residential developement project on the Gold Coast
- Join a high-performing team with strong career development opportunities
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 - Finishes & Defects to join our Queensland team, supporting the delivery of a
$200M+ Residential development on the Gold Coast.
This role will play a key part in the successful completion of the project, with a strong focus on
internal finishes, defect rectification, quality assurance, commissioning support and handover activities. Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives, you will drive the timely resolution of defects and ensure all works are delivered to the highest standard.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality to further develop their career with one of Australia's leading construction companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all finishes, defect rectification and completion activities across the project.
- Supervise subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to ensure high-quality workmanship and timely completion of works.
- Monitor progress against the finishes and defects program, ensuring milestones are achieved safely and on schedule.
- Conduct quality inspections and identify defects, coordinating rectification works to achieve practical completion requirements.
- Oversee quality assurance processes, inspections, defect management and close-out activities.
- Coordinate commissioning, testing, practical completion and handover requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of defects, inspections, quality checks, reports and daily site diaries.
- Work closely with the project team, consultants and client representatives to facilitate inspections, approvals and project close-out.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, environmental requirements and workplace health and safety obligations.
- Proactively identify and resolve site issues, construction challenges and quality concerns.
- Provide leadership, direction and support to site teams and subcontractors throughout the completion phase.
About You
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Site Supervisor, Foreman or Finishes Supervisor within commercial construction.
- Demonstrated experience delivering finishes, defects, commissioning and handover phases on large-scale commercial construction projects.
- Experience working on projects valued at $100M+, with exposure to $200M+ projects highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance processes, defect management systems and project completion activities.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing and site coordination.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
- 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.
- 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.