Foreman

Seeking a strong Foreman who wants to secure a long term career.

In representing you, we will speak to our clients in a confidential and professional manner. We will give you honest and timely feedback after each interview so that together we can build on the experience. Your personal details will not be forwarded to any company without seeking your permission; without compromise.
Simply put, GAP Resource Management combined with Living Recruitment, offer roles on that other Recruitment Agencies don't. We are one of the first technical Recruitment Consultancies in Canberra who represent the Building, Construction and Technical industries, and only work with the best. Our clients are 100% committed to their staff, safety and are at the forefront of Canberra's leading construction projects.

The Role:

Our client is an award winning recognised leader in Project and Construction Management. They design and construct residential, commercial, industrial, retail, office, apartment, aged care and mixed-use developments. They strive to build business on the performance of their delivery systems to secure repeat clients.

They are seeking a Foreman to join their continually expanding team. You will be responsible for driving all site based operations and ensuring quality construction delivery. You will mentor a strong and capable site team while overseeing programming, scheduling and subcontractor management, WHS, IR and client liaison. You be a natural troubleshooter who has the ability to get best resolve. Trade and/or tertiary qualifications are essential. This role is for Residential projects, mainly being town house developments.

Your duties will include:

• Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the contract, the specifications, the applicable Collection Agreement and safety and environmental regulations
• Complete programming and scheduling
• Ensure that all workers are inducted into site conditions and rules including those relating to safety and environmental control
• Monitor/manage the safety and Quality Assurance
• Coordinate the work of employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress, quality, and compliance to safety and environmental standards and take prompt corrective action as necessary
• Forward plan daily/weekly/monthly construction work including resource requirements, trade co-ordination
• Manage site security, material/plant deliveries, storage and general organisation
• Maintain day-by-day site diary records including photographs

Other skills and attributes required include:

• Experience in the management and delivery of projects
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills
• Highly proficient attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to work in a fast paced and busy environment
• Be proficient in using the Microsoft suite including Microsoft Project (or equivalent)
• Detail oriented and ability to multitask
• Be professionally presented
• An enthusiastic approach to work
• A positive attitude is a must

Please forward your resume and covering letter to Andrew Dawson and Natalee Delamore.
GAP Resource Management is not a volume driven recruitment business. Instead it offers a "specialist" service based on integrity and trust with the proven ability to best position you for a new career. We will also be able to assist you with 1) Resume or CV presentation, 2) Interview preparation and 3) Salary / Remuneration advice.
We are a Canberra based Recruitment Service dedicated to supporting the individual needs of those working in the Building, Construction and Technologies industries. Aligned to a specific few key Project and Construction Management companies we are committed to finding the "right" position for you.