Construction Project Coordinator

Lightning HR PTY LTD; Sunshine Coast Regional; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fuel card provided

Permanent full-time role

Sunshine Coast location

Descripción de la vacante

Lightning HR & Recruitment is partnering with a well-established construction company on the Sunshine Coast to hire an experienced Contract Administrator who knows construction inside and out. You will own live projects from start to finish, review plans, manage purchasing and negotiate with suppliers alongside the business owner.

This hands-on role goes beyond paperwork, with budgeting, variations, subcontractor management and engineering coordination.

Formación

• Proven experience in Contract Administration, construction purchasing or project coordination.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for administration and procurement of live construction projects, coordinating with the owner to keep things moving.

Conocimientos

Contract Administration

Construction knowledge

Project coordination

Supplier negotiations

Budget management

Descripción del empleo

Sunshine Coast, QLD | Full-Time | Permanent

Love construction, know your building materials and enjoy taking ownership of projects from start to finish? This could be the perfect role for you!

Lightning HR & Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a well-established construction company on the Sunshine Coast to find an experienced and hands-on Contract Administrator who knows construction inside and out!

We're looking for someone who brings together strong Contract Administration experience with a practical understanding of construction, carpentry, materials and project delivery.

This isn't just a paperwork and purchase order role!

We need someone who understands how buildings go together, can confidently review plans, manage purchasing, negotiate with suppliers and take real ownership of live projects alongside the business owner.

If you're organised, commercially minded, proactive and love being involved in construction projects from start to finish, we'd love to hear from you!

Construction Project Coordinator

$110,000 – $130,000 + Super + Fuel Card

Sunshine Coast, QLD | Full-Time | Permanent

Love construction, know your building materials and enjoy taking ownership of projects from start to finish? This could be the perfect role for you!

Lightning HR & Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a well-established construction company on the Sunshine Coast to find an experienced and hands-on Contract Administrator who knows construction inside and out!

We're looking for someone who brings together strong Contract Administration experience with a practical understanding of construction, carpentry, materials and project delivery.

This isn't just a paperwork and purchase order role!

We need someone who understands how buildings go together, can confidently review plans, manage purchasing, negotiate with suppliers and take real ownership of live projects alongside the business owner.

If you're organised, commercially minded, proactive and love being involved in construction projects from start to finish, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

Working closely with the business owner, Estimator and construction team, you'll play a key role in keeping projects organised, on budget and running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project ownership: Take responsibility for the administration and procurement of live construction projects, working closely with the owner to keep everything moving.
• Material take-offs: Accurately complete material take-offs and quantities from construction drawings and specifications.
• Construction knowledge: Review and understand frame, truss and sub-floor designs, ensuring material requirements are accurately identified.
• Material scheduling: Prepare detailed material lists covering cladding, trims, flashings, doors, hardware, skirtings, architraves and other building components.
• Purchasing and procurement: Prepare and issue purchase orders, coordinate material orders and ensure everything arrives when required.
• Supplier negotiations: Source competitive quotes, negotiate pricing and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Subcontractor management: Prepare and manage subcontractor agreements, coordinate requirements and maintain strong working relationships.
• Budget and variations: Monitor project costs, manage variations, assist with valuations and protect project margins.
• Engineering coordination: Liaise with engineers and relevant stakeholders to resolve design and construction requirements.
• Problem-solving: Identify potential issues early, stay ahead of procurement requirements and proactively find solutions before they impact the project.
• Project coordination: Work closely with the owner, Estimator, suppliers and construction team to ensure projects run efficiently.

About You

We're looking for someone who has a great balance of technical construction knowledge, Contract Administration experience and commercial awareness.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Proven experience in Contract Administration, construction purchasing or project coordination.
• A strong practical construction background, ideally with carpentry or hands-on building experience.
• Confidence reading construction drawings and completing accurate material take-offs.
• A solid understanding of framing, trusses, sub-floors, cladding, flashings, fixings and finishing materials.
• Experience preparing purchase orders, negotiating supplier pricing and managing subcontractors.
• An understanding of construction budgets, variations, valuations and project margins.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to take ownership, make decisions and keep projects moving without constant follow-up.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who thinks ahead!

Someone who doesn't wait to be told what needs doing, understands the bigger picture and takes pride in making sure projects are organised, materials are ordered, costs are controlled and problems are addressed early.

What's on Offer?

• $110,000 – $130,000 + super, depending on experience.
• Fuel card provided!
• Permanent, full-time opportunity on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
• Work closely with the business owner and experienced construction team.
• Genuine ownership and involvement in live construction projects.
• Opportunity to use both your practical building knowledge and administration experience.
• Make a real difference through smarter procurement, better project coordination and improved profitability.
• Join an established construction business where your experience and initiative will be valued!

Interested?

If you're an experienced Contract Administrator who knows construction, understands building materials and loves taking ownership of projects, we want to hear from you!

Whether you've come from a carpentry background and moved into administration or you've built your career in construction procurement and project coordination, this could be a fantastic next step.