Construction Jobs in Australia

At Whelan's Group, we take immense pride in our work, our team, and our commitment to supporting the communities we serve. With our diverse capabilities in engineering, earthmoving, heavy haulage, road maintenance, quarries, civil construction, welding, fabricating, and traffic control, we are known for 'Making it Happen'.

• Why Join Us?
• Exciting Growth Phase
• Be a part of a company experiencing significant expansion. Your contributions will directly influence our growth and success.
• Competitive Compensation
• Enjoy a competitive base salary +, plus superannuation.
• Dynamic Role
• Engage in a vital company role offering variety and impactful responsibilities.
• Supportive Environment
• Thrive in a collaborative and innovative team that values continuous improvement and efficiency
• Responsibilities and Duties
• Overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Assisting in site set-out and interpretation of design drawings in conjunction with the Construction Engineer and Foreman
• Assisting in selecting work methods to complete works as per the project specification
• Processing of subcontractor progress claims in conjunction with the Construction Engineer and Project Manager
• Monitoring of quantities of materials used versus quantities of materials allowed for in tender
• Participating in regular construction meetings to discuss site issues and develop solutions
• Completing and processing progress claims in conjunction with the Project Manager and Senior Construction Engineer
• Preparing project-specific quotes for the client or site superintendent in conjunction with the Senior Construction Engineer
• Organising of quality testing / supervision required for the project
• Monitoring of site environmental controls in conjunction with the Construction Engineer and Foreman
• Updating of the project cashflow / claim predictions in conjunction with the Project Manager, General manager Senior Construction Engineer
• Ensure all site personnel are competent for the tasks for which they are being asked to perform
• Participate in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment & Control for all sites
• Participate in project pre-planning to allocate sufficient skills and resources to adequately complete the project
• Approval of SWMS and Project Management Plan before use on projects
• Participate in tender handover upon successful award of the project
• Completion of and reference to WGI systems documentation, in consultation with the OHS Manager, Project Manager, Foreman and site crew where relevant.
• MRPV Contract experience favourable but not necessary
• Pre-employment check
• Drugs and Alcohol Screen
• Full Medical Report
• Police Check
• Full Driver History Report
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Rights to Work Visa
• Ready to Make an Impact?

Join Whelans Group, where your skills and expertise will be valued, and your contributions will play a vital role in our exciting growth journey. If you're an experienced Senior Estimator looking to be part of a forward-moving, hard-working team, we want to hear from you!

• Whelans is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply".
• Job Types
• Full-time, Fixed term

Contract length : 6 months

Pay : $160,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

• Benefits
• Company car
• Parental leave

Schedule :

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute / relocate :

• Bambra VIC 3241 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation :

• Australia (required)

Work Location : In person

Expected Start Date : 01 / 02 / 2025