Currently seeking an experienced Earthworks & Road Construction Supervisor with a strong background in road construction, bulk earthworks, and pavement construction to join our team.

About the Role

As an Earthworks & Road Construction Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating crews and subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with TMR and Local Council specifications.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring extensive civil construction experience and a thorough understanding of Queensland road construction standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate earthworks, roadworks, and pavement construction activities.
• Manage site crews, subcontractors, plant, and resources.
• Deliver projects in accordance with TMR, Local Council, and project specifications.
• Coordinate bulk earthworks, subgrade preparation, pavement construction, drainage, and roadworks.
• Ensure quality assurance requirements, testing frequencies, and hold points are met.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project programs.
• Monitor production, quality, and project progress.
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Surveyors, clients, and testing authorities.
• Maintain daily site records, quality documentation, and progress reports.
• Identify and resolve construction issues while maintaining program targets.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience supervising road construction and earthworks projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects to TMR and Local Council specifications.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Bulk earthworks
  • Pavement construction
  • Subgrade preparation
  • Road widening projects
  • Drainage and stormwater infrastructure
  • Quality assurance and testing requirements
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing multiple crews and subcontractors.
• Current Construction White Card.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Civil Construction.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Traffic Management qualifications.
• GPS machine control and survey knowledge.
• Experience working on TMR, Local Government, and Tier 1 contractor projects.