Building Associate: Site Coordination & Fitout Lead

11 Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time position

Professional environment

Job summary

5MI Australia Pty Ltd, a Canberra-based construction and project management company, is seeking a Building Associate to support planning, coordination and supervision of residential and commercial fitouts. The role covers carpentry, framing, drywall, ceilings, facades and related works.

You will assist Construction Managers, interpret plans, coordinate trades and monitor safety and quality across projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Building Associate.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, building regulations and codes of practice.
• Strong site coordination, sequencing, QA and safety knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to coordinate trades and resources.
• Effective communication and collaboration with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Construction Managers and site supervisors with planning and organizing residential and commercial construction and fitout works.
• Interpret plans, drawings, specs and codes to coordinate carpentry, framing, fitout, drywall, ceilings and facades.
• Coordinate works programs and sequencing of trades, subcontractors, labour, materials, plant and equipment.
• Inspect building work to verify compliance with plans, specs and regulations.
• Assist with calculating material quantities, costs and timeframes, and monitor site requirements for budget control.
• Supervise day-to-day site activities and address issues affecting progress.

Skills

Experience as Building Associate

Interpret construction drawings

Project coordination

Communication and problem solving

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

5MI Australia Pty Ltd, a Canberra-based construction and project management company, is seeking a Building Associate to support planning, coordination and supervision of residential and commercial fitouts. The role covers carpentry, framing, drywall, ceilings, facades and related works.

You will assist Construction Managers, interpret plans, coordinate trades and monitor safety and quality across projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.