Construction Project Coordinator - Lead Restaurant Openings

RGIT Australia; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

El Jannah is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator to deliver new restaurants from concept through to opening, mixing office administration with on-site coordination. You will work with builders, certifiers and councils to ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance across multiple states.

You will manage approvals, schedules, and budgets, conduct site visits, and support permits and approvals while maintaining strong relationships with franchise partners and regulators.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administration or coordination role, ideally within construction, QSR, or retail environments.
• Knowledge of state construction regulations and approvals processes is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Managing approvals and certification processes with certifiers, councils, and builders to secure Occupation Certificates.
• Coordinating project documentation, schedules, and budgets in line with Construction Manager timelines.
• Conducting site visits to track progress, identify defects, and ensure issues are resolved before handover.
• Building strong working relationships with builders, contractors, Franchise Partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Supporting on-site coordination and assisting with permits and approvals across multiple states.
• Keeping projects moving by staying across timelines, chasing actions, and flagging risks early.

Skills

Admin experience

Coordination

Regulatory knowledge

PM qualification

Organised

Communication

Willing to travel

Education

PM qualification

Job description

El Jannah is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator to deliver new restaurants from concept through to opening, mixing office administration with on-site coordination. You will work with builders, certifiers and councils to ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance across multiple states.

You will manage approvals, schedules, and budgets, conduct site visits, and support permits and approvals while maintaining strong relationships with franchise partners and regulators.