As one of Australia’s leading national construction companies, our commitment to providing an inclusive workplace is driven by an organisational culture that embraces diversity and equality. By joining BESIX Watpac, part of the international BESIX Group, you will be part of our national team of over 700 dedicated and innovative employees. Our people proudly uphold our values each day and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of their colleagues, subcontractors and the communities in which we operate.

Our Construction NSW team has delivered some iconic projects including the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Overseas Passenger Terminal, One Central Park at Broadway and Cochlear’s Global headquarters at Macquarie University. The team is currently delivering a diverse portfolio of work including Hornsby Hospital redevelopment, Natura Residential Apartments and The Poly Centre.

BESIX Watpac are looking for an experienced finishes foreman to join our growing NSW team to work on a commercial high rise project in the Sydney CBD. Duties of the role will include; 

• Ensure compliance with the Company Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Policies and procedures
• Organise on a daily and weekly time frame the sequencing of the on-site activities ensuring that the subcontractors have access to their work face for materials and equipment, including the co-ordination of materials, equipment, personnel, and materials handling plant.
• Assist the site manager and report on a daily basis, site activities which could result in points of delay, safety problems, industrial unrest, and take whatever action is necessary to avert problems.
• In consultation with the project manager, allocate necessary site staff and resources and confirm that all the resources for the project will be available when required.
• Review the construction programme with the site manager, re-sequencing of the activities as necessary to achieve the programmed completion date.
• Ensure that the company's policies and practices on safety, industrial relations and quality assurance are implemented and policed at the work face.
• Ensure quality and compliance with standards and contract documents.

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience

• Degree/Diploma in building/construction, or other recognised tertiary or trade qualification in a construction related field.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
• Proven high level of professionalism, maturity and candour in daily work ethic.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing, technology, financial, leisure and home improvement discounts.
• Access to a Healthy Foundations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Well-being days.
• Professional development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to build a challenging and exciting career path with an industry leader. We attribute our successes to our innovative, driven and diverse team and offer a competitive remuneration package with flexible, supportive benefits and development programs.