Building Associate

• Support the Project/Construction Manager to plan and organise daily workfronts, labour, plant and logistics across public-domain and small-structure projects
• Serve as primary site supervisor/foreman—lead teams and coordinate subcontractors, plant and site logistics in live public environments
• Read and apply drawings, specifications, the NCC/BCA (as relevant) and Australian Standards
• raise and track RFIs
• Set out and verify lines/levels and dimensions for structural elements, services interfaces and finishes
• coordinate certifier/inspector visits and inspection hold points
• Build and maintain 1-3 week look-ahead programs
• sequence structure → services rough-in → close-up → finishes to meet milestones while maintaining pedestrian/traffic access
• Coordinate building trades (formwork/concrete/steel, carpentry, cladding/glazing, internal finishes) and services interfaces (electrical/mechanical/hydraulic/fire)
• manage just-in-time deliveries
• Prepare basic quantities/take-offs
• assist with scopes, quotes and supplier/subcontractor comparisons to support procurement
• Track schedule, costs and productivity
• reconcile delivery dockets and hire records
• contribute to progress claims, variations and RFI/defect registers
• Implement QA/ITPs and hold points (e.g., rebar, formwork, waterproofing, services pressure tests, fire-stopping)
• maintain conformance records and test results
• Check workmanship/materials against project specs, standards and client requirements
• close out NCRs and manage defect lists through re-inspection
• Lead WHS & environmental controls: site inductions, pre-starts/toolboxes, SWMS compliance, temporary works permits, traffic/pedestrian interface, dust/sediment measures
• Liaise with clients, councils, residents and schools
• coordinate permits and approvals (building/road-occupancy), Dial-Before-You-Dig/service proving and TMP staging
• Compile as-builts, O&M inputs, warranties and compliance certificates
• assemble handover packs and support occupancy/permit close-out
• Provide clear daily/weekly updates to the Project/Construction Manager
• keep accurate site diaries and photo records

• Diploma in Building and Construction (or equivalent)
• At least 1 year of proven work experience as a Building Associate or civil/site supervision
• Strong WHS/QA knowledge
• competent with basic set-out and levels
• Problem-solving under time constraints
• escalation and decision making
• Crew leadership and subcontractor coordination on live work zones
• Ability to read/interrogate building and civil drawings, specs and codes
• produce mark-ups and RFIs

superannuation