Residential Site Supervisor

For over 40 years Distinctive Homes have been building homes in South Australia and earnt a reputation for quality, style, and value for money. We are family-owned, highly regarded, and committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service.

Distinctive Homes is now seeking a Residential Site Supervisor to join our team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, in this hands-on role you will be responsible for quality, timeliness, compliance and safety across multiple residential construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and manage all activities on assigned sites ensuring that homes are completed on time and budget.

- Interpret building plans, drawings and specifications and ensure that all works comply with council approvals, and building codes, regulations, and standards.

- Plan, schedule, and coordinate subcontractors & suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

- Maintain quality by conducting regular quality assurance inspections and ensure that any sub-standard, defective, or non-compliant work is identified and corrected.

- Review subcontractor invoices and sign off or address.

- Prepare and maintain site records and construction programs. Monitor progress, identify and mitigate any site delays and ensure extensions of time are claimed where appropriate.

- Provide weekly progress updates to Construction Manager to facilitate progress claims.

- Consult with councils as required and ensure accurate project documentation, photos and paperwork are maintained during the building process.

- Maintain safe, clean, and compliant work sites in line with the WHS Act and OH&S; requirements.

- Maintain a strong customer focus by communicating clearly and regularly with customers, providing regular updates, and managing expectations throughout.





To Be Successful for This Position You Will Have

- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Residential Construction Supervisor, ideally in South Australia.

- Construction industry experience, preferably with a carpentry background.

- A current Building Work Supervisor License and White Card or be progressing to obtain a license.

- A South Australian Drivers Licence

- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and engineering drawings.

- An in-depth understanding of construction processes, methods, practices, materials, and standards related to the building of residential homes.

- A sound understanding of South Australian Building Regulations, National Construction Code and Australian Standards

- Strong organisational and management skills with demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple subcontractors and suppliers across multiple sites in order to achieve deadlines.

- Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship with a proactive approach to identifying defects or problems and an ability to take the necessary actions to rectify or prevent them occurring.

- Excellent communication and able to collaborate with all stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and the Distinctive Homes team.

- Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Project, and Excel in particular).

What We Offer

- A reliable role in a family-owned business that values long-term team members

- A supportive, down-to-earth team environment

- Competitive remuneration package

- Company provided motor vehicle.

Apply Now

If this sound like you and you are looking for a stable, long-term role in a company that genuinely supports and values its people, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your suitability for the position.

📌 Residential Site Supervisor (Adelaide)
🏢 Distinctive Homes
📍 Adelaide