Construction Supervisor/Coordinator

• Coordinate daily construction and mechanical installation activities, including contractor work fronts and interfaces.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure construction activities comply with site safety requirements.
• Coordinate and manage required safety permits prior to commencement of works.
• Coordinate construction activities with existing Operations and Maintenance teams, including access, isolations and shutdown requirements.
• Monitor contractor progress, workmanship and compliance with approved drawings, procedures and project requirements.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day construction issues, interfaces and constraints, escalating significant matters to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate sequencing of works to minimise disruption to ongoing site operations.
• Maintain permit records and support the site permit process, compliance tracking and audit requirements.
• Support and enforce site housekeeping standards across construction work areas.
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Coordinate and support close-out of project and Operations actions arising from installation and commissioning activities.

The Construction Coordinator will coordinate and oversee day-to-day construction and mechanical installation activities for the an upgrade project at a manufacturing site in Melbourne. The role will ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements, with minimal disruption to existing site operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate daily construction and mechanical installation activities, including contractor work fronts and interfaces.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure construction activities comply with site safety requirements.
• Coordinate and manage required safety permits prior to commencement of works.
• Coordinate construction activities with existing Operations and Maintenance teams, including access, isolations and shutdown requirements.
• Monitor contractor progress, workmanship and compliance with approved drawings, procedures and project requirements.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day construction issues, interfaces and constraints, escalating significant matters to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate sequencing of works to minimise disruption to ongoing site operations.
• Maintain permit records and support the site permit process, compliance tracking and audit requirements.
• Support and enforce site housekeeping standards across construction work areas.
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Coordinate and support close-out of project and Operations actions arising from installation and commissioning activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Experience in construction, mechanical installation or site coordination, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Construction White Card.
• Familiarity with Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, permit systems and contractor management.
• Familiarity with safety management systems.
• Strong communication, coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an operating industrial facility.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES

• Construction activities completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with the project schedule.
• Effective coordination between contractors, Project, Operations and Maintenance teams.
• All required permits, isolations and safety controls are in place before work commences.
• High-quality installation with minimal defects, rework or disruption to site operations.
• Construction and commissioning actions are effectively tracked and closed out.
• Construction areas are maintained to a high standard of housekeeping and site safety.