Construction Leader (Supervisor Construction) - SMP

Construction Leader

• Exciting opportunity with Rio Tinto
• FIFO from Brisbane, Cairns or Darwin
• 2:1 roster | 11 hour days | approx. 77 hour weeks
• 12 month contract | Immediate start | extension potential

Chandler Macleod is partnering with Rio Tinto to support a major program of works tied to Gove Pacific Operations. This program is being delivered within a live operating environment and offers exposure to a diverse range of infrastructure projects.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Leader (Supervisor Construction) to take ownership of the planning and execution of structural, mechanical and piping remediation works, supporting the upgrade of plant infrastructure for future use.

This role carries full responsibility for project implementation, including scoping, execution and delivery against key parameters of safety, cost, schedule, quality and resources. You will play a critical role in ensuring projects meet business requirements through well defined scopes of work and strong onsite leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end to end implementation of structural, mechanical and piping remediation works
• Develop robust scopes of work aligned to business and project requirements
• Provide oversight of contractor performance, ensuring safe and efficient execution
• Manage delivery against schedule, budget and quality expectations
• Identify, manage and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle
• Ensure all project changes are controlled and aligned to governance processes
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement across project and operations teams
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability and performance across all work fronts

What You’ll Bring

• Strong background in structural, mechanical and piping remediation works
• Proven experience in a Construction Leader, Supervisor or similar role with ownership of delivery outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to develop scopes and manage implementation of works
• Extensive experience managing contractor teams onsite
• Solid understanding of project controls, risk management and HSE systems
• Trade background or practical construction experience highly regarded
• Solid understanding of HSE, risk and project controls
• Current manual driver’s licence

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly rates
• Opportunity to work at a globally recognised Rio Tinto operation
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
• Immediate start with potential contract extension beyond 12 months
• FIFO roster offering strong earning potential and work life balance

Ready to step into your next role on a major Rio Tinto project? Immediate start available, apply now.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.