About the role

The Project Supervisor runs day-to-day delivery of concrete structures on remote sites: box and pipe culverts, bridges, floodways, causeways and associated headwalls, aprons and scour protection. You will lead the site crew and subcontractors to deliver the work safely, to specification, on programme and within budget.

You will be the senior Lohman representative on site, the main point of contact for the client's site representative, and responsible for site records and HSEQ compliance. Experience in earthworks and roadworks is valued.

Key responsibilities

Site Delivery

- Plan and supervise construction of culverts (cast in situ and precast), bridge substructure and superstructure elements, floodways and causeways

- Supervise excavation, foundation preparation, bedding, formwork, reinforcement, concrete placement, curing, backfill and scour protection

- Coordinate precast deliveries, crane lifts and lift plans with suppliers and lifting subcontractors

- Oversee associated earthworks, drainage, approaches and pavement tie-ins

- Manage temporary works, dewatering, stream diversions and traffic management interfaces

Programme and resources

- Prepare and maintain short-term (two- and four-week) look-ahead programmes in line with the project programme

- Plan crew, plant, materials and concrete supply for remote sites, including camp, freight and logistics

- Track production rates, labour and plant hours, and report progress against programme

- Coordinate handover with the alternate supervisor at each roster change

Safety and environment

- Lead daily prestarts, toolbox talks and site inductions

- Ensure Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Job Safety Analyses and permits are in place and followed, including excavation, confined space, working at heights, lifting and working near water

- Conduct site inspections and audits; report and investigate incidents and close out corrective actions

- Implement environmental controls, including erosion and sediment control, waterway protection and spill management

Quality

- Deliver work to the contract specification, including DTMR MRTS where applicable

- Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), manage hold and witness points,



and coordinate surveyor and testing attendance

- Maintain lot records, pour records, conformance testing and as-built information

- Identify and raise nonconformances and support their close-out

Client, subcontractor and commercial

- Act as the primary site contact for the client's representative, superintendent or council officer

- Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and confirm their work is complete and compliant

- Maintain daily diaries, site records and photographic records

- Identify and record variations, latent conditions and delays, and notify the Project Manager promptly

- Verify daywork dockets, deliveries and subcontractor claims against work performed

People

- Lead, mentor and develop crew members and leading hands

- Maintain a respectful, productive work culture in a camp-based remote environment

- Monitor fatigue, fitness for work and wellbeing across the roster

Skills and experience

Essential

- Minimum 5 years' experience in civil construction, including at least 2 years supervising concrete structures crews

- Demonstrated delivery of culverts, bridges, floodways or similar in-stream concrete structures

- Strong working knowledge of formwork, reinforcement, concrete placement, finishing and curing

- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and survey set-out

- Experience working to ITPs, hold points and quality documentation on government or council projects

- Sound understanding of WHS legislation, high-risk construction work and SWMS

- Experience supervising subcontractors and managing site resources and productivity

- Experience working remotely on FIFO/DIDO rosters and living in camp accommodation

- Explicit written and verbal communication, and competence with site reporting software, email and spreadsheets

Desirable

- Earthworks experience:



subgrade preparation, compaction and trimming

- Working knowledge of DTMR MRTS specifications relevant to concrete, culverts, bridges and earthworks

- Experience on DTMR, local council, Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) or mining-sector projects

- Experience with precast elements, including girders, deck units and crown units, and associated crane lifts

- Familiarity with digital site platforms for forms, ITPs and diaries

- Trade background in concreting, formwork or carpentry

- Certificate IV or Diploma in Civil Construction, or a related qualification

Tickets, licences and requirements

Essential

- General Construction Induction (White Card)

- Current Australian driver's licence (manual)

- Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011 or equivalent)

- Ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing

- Australian working rights

Desirable

- HR (Heavy Rigid) licence or higher

- Supervise Traffic Management or Implement Traffic Management Plan

- Dogging or rigging

- Plant operator tickets or verification of competency

- Leading WHS in the workplace or a supervisor-level WHS qualification

- Queensland coal mine site requirements (Standard 11 induction and Coal Board Medical)

What we offer

- Remuneration of $180,000 – $200,000 per annum, commensurate with experience

- 14/7 roster with flights between point of hire and site

- Accommodation and meals/meal allowance provided

- Paid travel time and company vehicle for site use

- Varied structures work across Queensland for government, council and resources clients

- Pathway to Site Manager or Project Manager roles as the business grows

- Supportive, safety-focused team operating under a certified HSEQ management system

About us

Lohman Contracting is a Queensland civil contractor delivering roads, bridges, culverts and concrete structures for state government, local councils and the resources sector. We hold Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) prequalification at R2 (Roadworks) and B1 (Bridgeworks) and operate under an integrated HSEQ management system certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

📌 Project Supervisor – Concrete Structures (Brisbane)
🏢 Lohman Contracting
📍 Brisbane