At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical construction activities on essential water projects and coordinate crews effectively.
- Company: Join Downer, a leader in connecting communities through vital infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy permanent employment, health initiatives, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team delivering critical services across Australia.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the water sector while advancing your supervisory skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of supervisory experience and a Mechanical Fitter qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
The opportunity to work as a Mechanical Construction Supervisor involves overseeing mechanical work fronts in water and wastewater construction projects. You will coordinate crews and subcontractors, ensuring that the right people, plant, and materials are prepared ahead of time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Running mechanical construction activities across water and wastewater projects
- Leading crews and subcontractors through day-to-day delivery of works
- Owning the two-week lookahead, spotting potential delays, and addressing them early
- Coordinating labour, plant, equipment, and materials to ensure work fronts are ready
- Working with Project Engineers to resolve design and constructability issues
- Completing field quality inspections and supporting ITPs, ITRs, and commissioning activities
- Keeping site records, diaries, photos, and reporting accurate and up to date
- Leading pre-starts and ensuring SWMS, risk controls, and safe work practices are upheld in the field
What we offer:
- A permanent opportunity working across essential water infrastructure
- A role where your mechanical and construction experience carries real weight
- Variety across construction, quality, commissioning, and project delivery
- A suite of Downer benefits, including health and wellness initiatives
- Opportunity to continue building your career beyond frontline supervision
What we're looking for:
- Minimum 5 years' supervisory experience within water and wastewater
- Mechanical Fitter trade qualification highly regarded
- Wastewater treatment plant experience will be highly regarded
- Strong construction background with experience in planning, setting up, and executing works
- Confidence managing subcontractors and site-based crews
- Experience with construction programming, quality control, and design issue resolution
- Frontline Management qualification or equivalent
- Someone who notices problems before they become delays
About the team: Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical, and evidence of your right to work in Australia.
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Downer Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and collaboration within the Logan Water team. Employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities through mentorship and hands-on experience in leading major structural projects, all while contributing to vital water infrastructure in the community. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, Downer Group stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
