Site Supervisor – Commercial Fitout & Refurbishment in Melbourne

IRM Group is a Melbourne-based commercial fitout and refurbishment contractor with more than 30 years’ experience. We deliver projects across commercial offices, education, government, health and research environments.

The role involves managing day-to-day site activities on our commercial fitout and refurbishment projects. Reporting to the Project Manager and Construction Manager, you will coordinate subcontractors, in-house trades, labour and materials, maintain safe working conditions and check that work is completed to the drawings, specifications and programme.

This is primarily an onsite supervision role. You will also assist with occasional labouring, material handling, site protection, housekeeping and minor miscellaneous works within your skills and qualifications.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise daily construction activities and coordinate subcontractors, trades and labour.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and construction details, raising discrepancies with the project team.
• Plan the sequence of works and organise labour, materials, deliveries and equipment to meet the construction programme.
• Coordinate services and building trades, identifying clashes and checking work before ceilings and walls are closed up.
• Inspect workmanship and materials against project requirements, identify defects and arrange rectification.
• Implement IRM’s OHS procedures, including site inductions, toolbox talks, SWMS checks, site inspections and corrective actions.
• Monitor work practices, address hazards and stop unsafe work, escalating issues to management.
• Maintain site records, including daily progress, labour usage, deliveries, safety inspections and incidents.
• Monitor progress and resource usage, reporting delays, additional works and potential cost impacts to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate access and work areas with building management and occupants, particularly in live and occupied environments.
• Organise completion works, defects and site readiness for handover.
• Assist with occasional practical site tasks while maintaining responsibility for supervision and coordination.

About you:

• Experience supervising building construction sites, preferably commercial fitout and refurbishment projects.
• A Diploma of Building and Construction or a relevant equivalent qualification, or substantial relevant experience at a comparable level.
• The ability to interpret construction drawings and coordinate multiple trades.
• Practical knowledge of construction methods, trade sequencing and quality requirements.
• Experience implementing onsite OHS procedures, including inductions, SWMS, inspections and hazard management.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to give direction, resolve site issues and keep the project team informed.
• Good organisation and the ability to maintain accurate site records.
• A current construction induction White Card and driver’s licence.
• A trade background and experience working in occupied buildings will be highly regarded.

What we offer:

• Varied commercial fitout and refurbishment projects across Melbourne.
• Direct support from experienced directors, construction managers and project managers.
• Established in-house trades and joinery capability.
• A practical team environment where your experience and input are valued.
• Salary based on qualifications and experience.

Apply with your CV and a short introduction outlining your construction supervision experience and relevant qualifications.