Site Foreman
Job Summary
Site Foreman Melbourne CBD
Location: Melbourne VIC
Company: BGIS Critical Environments Department
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent On-Site
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety efficiency and operational excellence.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced Site Formanto support the delivery of projects across critical operational environments including data centres healthcare facilities laboratories and other essential infrastructure sites. Reporting directly to the Projects Team you will work collaboratively with clients contractors consultants and BGIS teams to ensure projects are delivered safely efficiently and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
The ideal candidate will be organised solutions-focused and comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders. You will enjoy coordinating multiple activities supporting project outcomes and maintaining strong relationships while working within complex and operationally sensitive environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects within live and operational critical environments.
- Support project planning scheduling budgeting reporting and project controls.
- Coordinate contractors consultants suppliers and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
- Manage site activities isolations permits and risk controls to support safe project outcomes.
- Oversee project quality compliance and documentation requirements.
- Coordinate construction commissioning testing and project handover activities.
- Support communication and collaboration between operational teams and project stakeholders.
- Travel to client sites across metropolitan Melbourne to oversee project delivery.
Education Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Proven experience delivering projects within critical environments such as data centres hospitals laboratories or similar operational facilities.
- Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure including HV/LV systems UPS generators switchgear and associated services.
- Relevant electrical trade qualification or related technical qualification.
- Experience supporting project delivery from planning through to completion.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and workstreams within live operational environments.
- Sound understanding of safety risk management and compliance requirements.
Desirable:
- Project Management qualifications or further studies in Construction Engineering Electrical Trade or a related discipline.
- Experience working within facilities management or technical services environments.
- Experience with critical infrastructure upgrades refurbishments or capital works projects.
- Exposure to commissioning testing and operational readiness processes.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems (HV/LV UPS generators switchgear etc.).
Workplace Flexibility
To support project delivery and stakeholder engagement this position is based on-site and includes regular travel to client locations across metropolitan Melbourne. The role is connected to our Melbourne CBD office while providing exposure to a variety of critical environment projects.
Why Join BGIS
Key Benefits Include:
Spot recognition vouchers and $2000 employee referral bonus.
Access to Flare for discounts across retailers energy utilities & much more!
Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide) employee discounts and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
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Career progression through secondments & internal mobility
Health perks including EAP wellness programs & flu vaccinations
2 paid volunteer days annually
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How to Apply
If you are a proactive skilled and engaging Site Delivery professional looking to join a forward-thinking company we would love to hear from you!
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTQ individuals and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
To be successful in the role applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
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About Company
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. Offering a full range of facility and real estate management services, BGIS partners with clients globally to bring forward innovative solutions.