The opportunityA drawing can tell you what needs to be built.
Experience tells you how to actually build it.We're looking for a Mechanical Construction Supervisor who can bring both.Working across water and wastewater construction projects, you'll take charge of mechanical work fronts, coordinate crews and subcontractors and make sure the right people, plant and materials are lined up before they're needed.You'll own the two-week lookahead, stay close to what's happening in the field and work alongside Engineers and the Superintendent when technical or delivery challenges arise.For an experienced Mechanical Fitter who has made the move into supervision, this is a chance to put that trade knowledge to good use while taking on greater ownership of project delivery.What you'll doRun mechanical construction activities across water and wastewater projectsLead crews and subcontractors through the day-to-day delivery of worksOwn the two-week lookahead, spot potential delays and deal with them earlyCoordinate labour, plant, equipment and materials so work fronts are ready to goWork with Project Engineers to resolve design and constructability issuesComplete field quality inspections and support ITPs, ITRs and commissioning activitiesKeep site records, diaries, photos and reporting accurate and up to dateLead pre-starts and make sure SWMS,



risk controls and secure work practices hold up in the fieldWhat we offerPermanent opportunity working across essential water infrastructureA role where your mechanical and construction experience carries real weightVariety across construction, quality, commissioning and project deliverySuite of Downer benefits, including health and wellness initiativesOpportunity to continue building your career beyond frontline supervisionWhat we're looking forMinimum 5 years' supervisory experience within water and wastewaterMechanical Fitter trade qualification highly regardedWastewater treatment plant experience will be highly regardedStrong construction background with experience planning, setting up and executing worksConfidence managing subcontractors and site-based crewsExperience with construction programming, quality control and design issue resolutionFrontline Management qualification or equivalentSomeone who notices the problem before it becomes tomorrow's delayAbout the teamDowner's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.
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📌 Construction Supervisor (Melbourne)
🏢 First Nations Jobs
📍 Melbourne