About us

ACE Concrete Rectification is Melbourne’s specialist concrete remedial and rectification contractor. We specialise in everything that happens after the pour, stepping onto commercial and high-end domestic sites when as-built structures do not match project drawings or architectural tolerances. Partnering with leading Victorian builders including Ironside Construction, Cobild, Treu Construct and LVL Group, we deliver rectification packages ranging from Class 2 finishes to AS 3610, geometry corrections including plumb and alignment remediation, precast post-erection packages, compliance rectification to fire stairs and DDA ramps, floor levelling and specialist architectural coatings.

Due to sustained project growth across the Melbourne metropolitan area, we are seeking a technically skilled Building Associate to coordinate our on-site rectification packages and ensure strict compliance with project specifications and Australian Standards.

About the role

Our Building Associates bridge technical specifications, site coordination and commercial project delivery. In this role you will take active ownership of site work fronts, ensuring remedial concrete and finishing packages are executed safely, within programme and to stringent Australian Standards.

You will work closely with builder site managers, structural consultants and project engineers to inspect work, interpret defect reports, coordinate site personnel and manage resources efficiently. The position requires a balance of hands-on site leadership, quality assurance oversight and technical problem solving.

Tasks and responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate concrete rectification and architectural finishing works on live commercial sites, establishing work fronts, sequencing tasks and directing on-site crews

- Review defect reports, structural engineer specifications and scopes of works to determine repair methodologies, material selections and workforce allocation





- Inspect in-progress and completed works to confirm compliance with technical specifications, tolerance limits and applicable Australian Standards

- Estimate labour, plant and material quantities for newly scoped rectification packages, assisting project leadership with progress claims and variations

- Liaise with head contractor site managers, project engineers and other trade contractors on site access, works programming, tolerances and design variations

- Order specialty construction materials, schedule site deliveries, track yields and monitor consumption against cost estimates

- Maintain project records including daily site diaries, Inspection and Test Plans, defect sign-offs and timestamped photographic documentation

- Ensure all site operations comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements, including preparing and reviewing Safe Work Method Statements, leading daily toolbox talks and conducting site inductions

Qualifications and experience

- Relevant qualification in Building and Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field

- At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Building Associate, Site Supervisor, Foreman or Field Engineer within commercial construction or concrete rectification

- Proven ability to interpret defect reports, scopes of works and technical project specifications

- Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, building codes and on-site quality compliance procedures

- Demonstrated experience in estimating and costing scoped works

- Robust communication skills and the ability to liaise with builders, engineers and trades on site

- Current Victorian White Card

- Current driver’s licence

Desirable

- Experience in concrete rectification, remedial or facade works

- Experience with Inspection and Test Plans and site quality documentation

How to apply

Apply through this advertisement with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant site supervision experience. Applications close 28 days from the date of posting.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Building Associate (Melbourne)
🏢 ACE CONCRETE RECTIFICATION PERSONNEL
📍 Melbourne