Construction Superintendent | 8:6

Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com

Location Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Work type Remote
Salary AUD 125 - 135 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Construction
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Are you an experienced Construction Superintendent seeking your next leadership role to leverage your extensive experience in running CAPEX mining infrastructure projects to completion on time, within budget and delivered with safety as paramount?  

Who are we?
Chandler Macleod is a leading global provider of workforce solutions, offering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services to clients across various industries: #wegetpeople.

About the role
Our mining producer client (silver & lead) needs a strong Construction Superintendent to manage the execution of a Capital project at their remote mining site located in North Western Queensland. It will involve a tailings dam raise storage facility with booster pump station.  Construction is underway and we urgently require a back-to-back to be on-site by the end of June, through until a projected end date of February 2027. There is a very strong possibility of transitioning onto other CAPEX projects post-close out.

What Will You Be Doing?
As Construction Superintendent, you will manage the Supervisory workforce overseeing the civil and smaller mechanical / electrical construction packages, and in conjunction with your B2B you will ensure the timely, safe, commercial and quality execution as the owner’s representative.

If successful, you will be rewarded with:
  • Excellent rates | all hours worked paid as approved
  • 8 -9 month temp contract
  • 8:6 roster | POH: ex-Brisbane or Townsville only
  • Great camp vibe | pool, gym, tennis court, basketball court, and even an oval for a bit of footy or cricket | good wet mess/bar and basic shop
  • Superannuation Contribution on ALL hours worked to be paid weekly effective 1st July 
  • Dedicated Senior Consultant for Candidate Care
  • Weekly Pay + Access to Chandler Macleod’s EAP Programme
  • Huge focus on safety and welfare of all contractors
What Skill Set Do I Require?
  • 10 years experience as a Construction Superintendent on mining infrastructure CAPEX projects
  • Extensive Operator background
  • Must have experience in mining and with civil construction projects, preferably tailings dams
  • Excellent leadership qualities, pragmatic decision making, unwavering commitment to safety
  • Strong understanding of budget management, scheduling and workforce planning of scale
  • Can do attitudes, committed to contributing & maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills to relate well with Supervisors and their workforce.

All candidates must be willing to meet full compliance, including registration | undertake pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing, provision of Australian working rights and 2 x references. Chandler Macleod embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sectors of the candidate market. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Construction Superintendent | 8:6 role?
Chandler Macleod is hiring for the Construction Superintendent | 8:6 position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Construction Superintendent | 8:6 job located?
The Construction Superintendent | 8:6 role with Chandler Macleod is based in Townsville, QLD, AU. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Construction Superintendent | 8:6 role remote?
Yes — the Construction Superintendent | 8:6 position at Chandler Macleod is remote. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Construction Superintendent | 8:6 role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Construction Superintendent | 8:6 role at AUD 125–135 per hour.
Is the Construction Superintendent | 8:6 role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Construction Superintendent | 8:6 role?
The Construction Superintendent | 8:6 position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Construction Superintendent | 8:6 role at Chandler Macleod?
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