Site Supervisor - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Site Supervisor - Commercial Construction

🌴Mackay & Whitsunday Region

🔨Thinking of a career change, a sea change, or ready to step into your next challenge?
Come and work with Mackay & Whitsunday's premier Residential, Commercial & Industrial Builder.

Fergus Builders is a locally owned, award-winning construction company that's been delivering standout projects since 1983. With decades of experience behind us and an exciting pipeline of upcoming work, we're growing — and we're looking for a driven, hands-on Site Supervisor - Commercial Construction to deliver major projects across Mackay & Whitsunday Regions. This role is ideal for a QBCC-Licensed Supervisor with strong experience across Commercial Builds, Civil Works, and Site Management.


About the Role

As a Site Supervisor-Commercial Construction, you'll play a key role in delivering quality projects safely, on time, and on budget. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of sites and leading teams to achieve excellent outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Opening and closing construction sites daily

  • Driving projects from start to finish, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met

  • Supervising construction teams and subcontractors to deliver quality work

  • Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and safety systems

  • Conducting regular site inspections to identify and eliminate safety hazards

  • Enforcing site safety rules and managing incidents in line with company procedures

  • Analysing plans and specifications to ensure works meet design, safety, and budget requirements

  • Carrying out site works and tasks as required

  • Completing quality inspections and ITPs

  • Maintaining accurate attendance records and daily site diaries

  • Evaluating team performance and promoting a collaborative site culture

  • Liaising with principal representatives and attending site meetings and inspections


About You

You'll bring a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

To be successful, you'll have:

  • Certificate III in Carpentry (desirable)

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Site Supervisor

  • Experience in commercial construction, civil works, infrastructure

  • QBCC licenced – Site Supervisor (Medium) or Builder (Medium)

  • Valid White Card, First Aid & CPR

  • Strong knowledge of WHS, QA systems, and ITPs

  • Own Transport

  • A proactive, solutions-focused attitude

  • Reliable and organised and safety-focused

  • Strong communication skills

  • Australian permanent residency status required for this position


Why Join Fergus Builders?

  • Competitive Salary

  • Full-time project-based role

  • Steady pipeline of work

  • iPad and Laptop provided

  • Supportive, experienced management team

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

  • Work with a respected local builder on exciting, varied projects


Fergus Builders are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

📩 Interested or want to know more apply via Seek link below or Email enq••••••@fergusbuilders.com.au