Construction Superintendent Rail
John Holland · Wedgefield, WA, AU, 6721 · Australia · On-site
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About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Construction Superintendent Rail with Electrical, Civil and Communication experience to join our WA Rail Signalling & Communications Team. We are seeking motivated, talented, and driven Construction Superintendents with experience delivering Rail based projects across WA.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Superintendent Rail will provide leadership and direction for the safe and successful delivery of rail signalling and communications construction activities across multiple worksites within the Pilbara region.
Working on a 14:7 FIFO roster , you will lead site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards within operational rail environments.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced rail professional who enjoys working in regional locations and wants to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure for some of Australia's largest rail operations.
What you will do
Key Responsibilities:
Safety Leadership
Champion a zero-harm safety culture across all construction activities.
Ensure compliance with all WHS legislation, site safety plans, permits, and company, client procedures.
Lead safety briefings, toolbox meetings, inspections, and incident investigations.
Proactively identify and manage construction risks and implement corrective actions.
Promote environmental sustainability and ensure compliance with environmental management requirements.
Construction Delivery
Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily site construction activities.
Manage construction resources, including labour, plant, equipment, and materials.
Monitor project progress against schedule and implement recovery plans where required.
Coordinate multiple contractors and subcontractors to ensure effective project delivery.
Resolve construction issues, conflicts, and technical challenges in a timely manner.
Ensure construction works are completed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
Stakeholder Management
Develop positive working relationships with project teams, clients, contractors, regulators, and community stakeholders.
Liaise closely with engineering, planning, commercial, and operational teams to ensure alignment of project objectives.
Provide regular project status updates and escalate critical issues as required.
Quality Assurance
Ensure all construction activities meet quality requirements and project specifications.
Oversee inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
Manage defect identification, rectification, and close-out processes.
Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
Commercial and Contract Management
Support contract administration activities and monitor contractor performance.
Review dayworks information, progress claims, variations, and resource requirements.
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