Construction Cadet

Rohrig; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual conference and awards night

Executive Health Solution program

Rohrig Social Club

Competitive remuneration

Opportunities to upskill and develop

Job summary

Rohrig is seeking a Construction Cadet to join our team in Tugun, Gold Coast. You will gain hands-on experience across the construction spectrum, including contract administration, estimating, design management and site operations, supported by experienced mentors.

Join Rohrig to develop technical and professional skills for a successful construction career, with exposure to real projects and opportunities to grow within our Gold Coast and broader network.

Qualifications

• Second to final year student in Construction Management degree or similar.
• Practical experience is beneficial but not required; any work history is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across all facets of construction, including admin, estimating, design management and site operations.
• Receive mentoring and practical exposure to real projects to build technical and professional skills.
• Coordinate and liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Assist with client and superintendent communications.
• Attend site and project meetings.
• Support project cost tracking and financial administration.
• Process invoices and progress claims.
• Maintain project documentation and document control systems.
• Assist with contract administration activities.
• Contribute to project planning, coordination and delivery.
• Provide general project and administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

Reliability

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Second to final year student in Construction Management

Job description

Rohrig is a commercial construction company based across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sydney, priding ourselves on creating lasting value for our clients. Over the last 35 years, we have nurtured an outstanding culture and a supportive team environment. With continued growth across the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers region, we have an exciting upcoming opportunity for a Construction Cadet to join our team in Tugun, Gold Coast.

Our People and Perks

We focus on attracting and retaining talented individuals while promoting a fantastic culture and perks that include an annual conference and awards night, access to Executive Health Solution program, Rohrig Social Club, competitive remuneration and opportunities to upskill and develop your career to its full potential.

• annual conference and awards night
• access to Executive Health Solution program
• Rohrig Social Club
• competitive remuneration
• opportunities to upskill and develop your career to its full potential

Our Role

As a Cadet, you will gain hands‑on experience across all facets of the construction industry, including Contract Administration, Estimating, Design Management and Site Operations. Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you will receive mentoring and practical exposure to real projects, helping you develop the technical and professional skills required for a successful career in construction.

You will support our Construction Managers and Project Teams with:

Coordinating and liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants

Assisting with client and superintendent communications

Attending site and project meetings

Supporting project cost tracking and financial administration

Processing invoices and progress claims

Maintaining project documentation and document control systems

Assisting with contract administration activities

Contributing to project planning, coordination and delivery

Providing general project and administrative support to the wider team

About You

Reliable, honest and hardworking

Effective time management and attention to detail

Ability to work well in a team and autonomously

Required qualifications:

Second to final year student in a Construction Management degree

Relevant practical experience beneficial but not required, some form of work history will be highly regarded

Drivers licence & own reliable car

Join Rohrig and develop your career through hands‑on experience across a range of construction projects, supported by industry‑leading mentors and project teams.