Construction Project Coordinator

Design & Build Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Progressive career path

Exposure to full project lifecycle

Established specialist business

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is assisting a Canberra-based client seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee the full construction lifecycle, coordinating design, engineering, manufacturing, delivery and onsite installation. You’ll be the central point of contact among internal teams and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is proactive, exceptionally organised and capable of reading architectural drawings, with strong communication and multi-project coordination experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or a similar role.
• Exposure to the construction, manufacturing or building products industry.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency with Excel/Outlook/project tracking tools.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and following up outstanding actions.
• Experience with light gauge steel, timber frame and truss manufacturing would be advantageous.
• A qualification in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects from contract acceptance to practical completion, maintaining schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate design and detailing workflows, manage drawing revisions, follow up RFIs and ensure latest approved docs.
• Coordinate production schedules with the factory team and manage manufacturing requirements.
• Organise transport, delivery schedules, site access, unloading and crane requirements.
• Coordinate installation crews, mobilisation dates and onsite progress.
• Maintain regular client/brand communications and provide project updates.
• Identify scope changes, coordinate variation requests and monitor costs.
• Maintain project trackers, schedules, drawing registers and logs.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Excel

Outlook

Organisational skills

Education

Civil/Structural engineering qualification

Architecture/Construction qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Project tracking systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator to join their Canberra team.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of projects across the construction lifecycle, coordinating everything from design and engineering through to manufacturing, delivery and onsite installation.

Working closely with builders, designers, engineers, factory personnel and installation teams, you'll play a central role in ensuring projects run smoothly, deadlines are met and clients receive a high level of service.
Whether you have previous experience in construction coordination or are looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and build a long-term career within an established business.

The Role

You'll be responsible for coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, acting as the central point of contact between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Project Coordination: Manage projects from contract acceptance through to practical completion, maintaining schedules and tracking key milestones.
• Design & Engineering: Coordinate design and detailing workflows, manage drawing revisions, follow up RFIs and ensure the latest approved documentation is available.
• Manufacturing: Work alongside the factory team to coordinate production schedules, priorities and manufacturing requirements.
• Delivery & Logistics: Organise transport, delivery schedules, site access, unloading arrangements and crane requirements.
• Installation: Coordinate installation crews, mobilisation dates, site readiness and onsite progress.
• Client Management: Maintain regular communication with builders, clients and internal stakeholders, providing project updates and following up outstanding information.
• Cost & Variations: Identify scope changes, coordinate variation requests and assist with monitoring project costs.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain project trackers, schedules, drawing registers, approval logs and progress reports.

About You

We're looking for someone who is proactive, exceptionally organised and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in project coordination, project administration or a similar role.
• Exposure to the construction, manufacturing or building products industry.
• The ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and project tracking systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and following up outstanding actions.

Experience with light gauge steel, timber frame and truss manufacturing, structural drawings, BIM models or prefabricated construction would be highly regarded.

A qualification in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction would also be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary package of $85,000 = $100k + Super, depending on experience.
• Full training provided, including training on the company's software and systems.
• A progressive career path with opportunities to explore different areas of the wider group business.
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, developing both technical and commercial construction knowledge.
• The opportunity to join an established specialist business and make a genuine contribution to its project delivery operations.