Structural Foreman

About DCOH

Founded in 1987, DCOH is a well-established construction and development company active in residential, commercial, hospitality, and real estate sectors. They have a proven history of delivering challenging projects, including award-winning work like the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognized with the 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence. Operating in the Northern Territory and Victoria, DCOH delivers high-quality projects emphasizing buildability, program reliability, and effective on-site execution. The company embodies a philosophy of Building Better by merging experience, innovation, and disciplined execution to create sustainable value for clients, partners, and communities.

Role Overview

Based in Darwin, this position involves planning, supervising, coordinating, and delivering structural works for a significant high-rise student housing development project.

Candidate Profile

• Trade qualifications in Carpentry, Concreting, Civil Construction, Construction, or related fields are required.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Foreman, Structural Foreman, Site Supervisor, or comparable role within commercial construction projects.
• Proven expertise in managing structural components of multi-storey commercial or high-rise developments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of structural construction methods including formwork, reinforcement, concrete placement, post-tensioning, and structural steelwork.
• Experience managing subcontractors, labor teams, and optimizing site productivity.
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, engineering specifications, and construction schedules accurately.
• A solid understanding of construction safety regulations, quality assurance systems, and health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on approach to site management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and construction management software is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination, and supervision of structural tasks including concrete work, formwork assembly, rebar placement, post-tensioning, and structural steel as applicable.
• Manage construction timeline by driving floor cycles, key milestones, and critical path to meet structural program targets.
• Collaborate closely with Site Manager and Project Engineers to develop short-term and forward-looking project schedules.
• Track progress against plans and proactively resolve delays, risks, or productivity issues.
• Schedule and sequence structural work to enable seamless handover to following trades and phases.
• Lead subcontractor coordination ensuring compliance with program, quality, and safety standards.
• Organize labor, equipment, materials, tower crane usage, concrete pours, and logistics to maintain efficient workflow.
• Conduct inspections prior to pours, handle quality checkpoints, and maintain necessary inspection and test plan documentation.
• Check work quality and adherence to project drawings, engineering requirements, and tolerances.
• Resolve defects and non-conformances promptly and ensure their effective closure.
• Champion a strong safety culture across all structural operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies, Safe Work Method Statements, permits, and project-specific safety protocols.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and lead toolbox meetings.
• Build solid relationships with project teams, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and support to Leading Hands and site staff, promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Application Instructions

Candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to submit a CV along with a cover letter detailing their background and how they meet the specified criteria.