Construction Site Superintendent x 2 – Integrated Owner’s Team
Owner’s Team | Greenfield Copper & Gold Project
Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
KBR, on behalf of Rex Minerals, is seeking two experienced Construction Site Superintendents to join the integrated Owner’s Construction Team on a major greenfield copper and gold concentrate project in South Australia.
This is a site‑based leadership role offering strong visibility and influence across field execution, working alongside EPCM partners and multiple construction contractors through construction, mechanical completion and handover.
The Opportunity:
As a Construction Site Superintendent, you will act as the Owner’s on‑ground representative, taking accountability for the safe, efficient and compliant execution of works across assigned construction scopes.
This is a hands‑on, site‑focused role operating on a back‑to‑back roster, ideal for experienced Senior Supervisors or Superintendents who excel in dynamic, multi‑contractor environments and want to be part of a high‑profile greenfield development.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety, Environment & Community
Provide strong, visible safety leadership across all construction activities
Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, site safety management systems and project HSE requirements
Lead daily pre‑starts, toolbox talks and proactive field safety interactions
Identify hazards, implement effective controls and actively manage risk
Ensure environmental and heritage controls are implemented in line with project approvals
Construction Execution:
Supervise and coordinate day‑to‑day construction activities across assigned scopes, including:
earthworks, civils, concrete, structural steel, SMP, E&I, process plant and non‑process facilities
Ensure work is executed in accordance with IFC drawings, specifications, ITPs and approved methodologies
Coordinate work fronts, access, sequencing and shared resources across disciplines
Monitor progress against schedule and manage field‑based risks and constraints
Resolve construction issues in collaboration with engineering, quality and planning teams
Contractor & Interface Management:
Act as the primary field interface between the Owner, EPCM and construction contractors
Provide clear direction on priorities, scope and execution expectations
Monitor and manage contractor performance across safety, quality and schedule
Coordinate interfaces between disciplines, contractors and work fronts
Quality, Planning & Handover:
Ensure construction quality and specification compliance
Support ITP implementation, including participation in hold and witness points
Contribute to short‑interval planning and construction reporting
Support punch listing, defect rectification and handover readiness
About You:
Essential
Trade qualification or equivalent construction background
10–15 years’ experience in site supervision or Superintendent roles on major projects
Proven experience working in EPCM‑led, multi‑contractor environments
Demonstrated safety leadership and strong construction execution capability
Desirable:
Greenfield mining or mineral processing project experience
Exposure to mechanical completion and commissioning phases
Familiarity with South Australian statutory and regulatory requirements
What’s on Offer:
Senior site leadership role on a large‑scale greenfield mining project
Owner’s team position with strong influence on field execution
Competitive remuneration aligned to experience
Full‑time, two‑year, project‑based engagement
2 weeks on / 1 week off back‑to‑back roster (12‑hour days)
KBR Values:
Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation.
Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.
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