Job Openings Finishes Foreman - Brisbane

About the job Finishes Foreman - Brisbane

FINISHES FOREMAN | BRISBANE

  • A$280M+ landmark 25-storey luxury residential development
  • A$190K–A$225K + super | Premium high-rise finishes
  • Major Australian contractor with an exceptional forward Brisbane pipeline

One of Australia's largest and most established privately owned construction groups, with a history spanning more than a century and an exceptional portfolio of landmark projects, is seeking an experienced Finishes Foreman to join its Brisbane delivery team. The appointment is to a major A$280M+ luxury residential development, comprising a 25-storey tower with 181 luxury apartments, extensive resident amenities and landscaped areas. This is a key site delivery role requiring an accomplished Finishes Foreman who can take ownership of the complete finishes and fit-out programme, driving multiple trades and work fronts through to Practical Completion and handover.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Manager / Senior Site Manager, you will:

  • Lead all finishes and fit-out works through to Practical Completion and handover
  • Coordinate partitions, ceilings, joinery, tiling, painting, flooring, glazing, fixtures and final fit-out
  • Drive progressive fit-out across apartments, common areas and amenities
  • Plan and sequence subcontractors, labour, materials and access to maintain programme
  • Coordinate architectural finishes with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire services
  • Monitor subcontractor productivity, workmanship and quality
  • Review drawings and resolve design, constructability and coordination issues
  • Manage QA, ITPs, inspections, defects and rectification
  • Drive progressive completion and defect close-out across individual floors and areas
  • Coordinate testing, commissioning, Practical Completion and final handover
  • Maintain strong safety, housekeeping and protection of completed works

What We're Looking For

  • Extensive experience as a Finishes Foreman / Finishes Supervisor
  • Strong multi-storey or high-rise residential experience
  • Demonstrated experience taking projects through the complete finishes cycle to Practical Completion
  • Strong knowledge of architectural finishes, fit-out sequencing and services interfaces
  • Proven ability to coordinate multiple trades across numerous floors and work fronts
  • Strong QA, defects management and project close-out capability
  • Excellent subcontractor management, planning and site leadership skills
  • Premium residential or high-end finishes experience highly regarded

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Finishes Foreman to take ownership of the finishing phase on a significant luxury Brisbane tower, where quality of delivery will be as important as programme.

Beyond the immediate project, the contractor has a substantial pipeline of major developments across Brisbane, providing genuine long-term project continuity and career opportunities.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

Apply: bronwyn@1recruitintl.com and jameswiskens@1recruitintl.com

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Reference: Y683X569