Structural Foreman

About the Company

DCOH, founded in 1987, is a reputable construction and development organization with operations in the Northern Territory and Victoria. The company specializes in residential, commercial, hospitality, and real estate projects. Known for its high standards, DCOH has completed complex undertakings, including the award-winning Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recipient of the 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence. Their core philosophy, Building Better, combines extensive experience, innovative solutions, and disciplined project execution to create lasting value for clients and communities.

Overview of the Role

The role, based in Darwin, focuses on overseeing the planning, coordination, supervision, and delivery of structural work on a significant high-rise student accommodation development.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and manage all structural construction operations, such as concrete, formwork, reinforcement, post-tensioning, and structural steel, where relevant.
• Lead the progress of floor cycles, critical milestones, and key activities to meet structural program timelines.
• Collaborate closely with the Site Manager and Project Engineers to formulate short-term and forward-looking schedules.
• Track work progress against the planned program and proactively address delays, potential hazards, and productivity bottlenecks.
• Sequence structural tasks effectively to facilitate smooth handovers to subsequent trades and project phases.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors on structural works ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Manage resources, including labor, equipment, materials, tower crane operations, concrete pours, and logistics, to uphold productivity and workflow.
• Perform pre-pour checks, oversee quality control points, and ensure proper documentation of inspections and testing plans.
• Inspect structural work for compliance with drawings, specifications, engineering criteria, and allowable construction tolerances.
• Identify and rectify defects and quality issues promptly to ensure proper closeout.
• Promote and uphold a rigorous safety culture and ensure compliance with DCOH's HSEQ standards, Safe Work Method Statements, permits, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, observations, and toolbox meetings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project teams, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and support to Leading Hands and site staff, encouraging accountability, cooperation, and ongoing improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Hold a trade qualification in Carpentry, Concreting, Civil Construction, Construction, or a related field.
• Bring at least 5 years of experience as a Foreman, Structural Foreman, Site Supervisor, or in a similar capacity on commercial construction projects.
• Proven history of successfully delivering structural packages in multi-storey commercial or high-rise construction environments.
• Strong expertise in structural construction methods, including formwork, reinforcement, concrete, post-tensioning, and structural steel.
• Experience managing subcontractors, labor teams, and optimizing site productivity.
• Ability to read and interpret structural blueprints, engineering details, technical specifications, and construction schedules.
• Solid knowledge of construction safety legislation, quality assurance systems, and HSEQ requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to managing site activities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and construction management software is advantageous.

Application Process

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and a cover letter describing their qualifications and how they meet the outlined criteria.