Contracting Operations Coordinator

Knauf Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$75,000 – $85,000 per year + super

14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer

Yearly Pay Review

Free onsite parking

Free Physio onsite

Job summary

Knauf Australia is seeking a Contracting Operations Coordinator to deliver outstanding customer service while coordinating project administration, subcontractor scheduling and construction-phase activities at our Pinkenba site. This full-time role requires strong communication with internal teams and external trades to ensure seamless project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the residential construction sector, advanced administration skills and proficiency with MS Office,

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction or manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors in accordance with project scope of works.
• Advanced administration experience is required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with SAP, SAGE and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class customer service while coordinating project administration.
• Coordinate subcontractor scheduling and other construction-phase activities.
• Support communication between internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• On-site role at the Pinkenba site, full-time, not a work-from-home position.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Subcontractor coordination

Advanced administration

Advanced Excel

MS Office Suite

Tools

SAP

SAGE

Salesforce

Job description

• Prior experience within the Construction or Manufacturing Industry is highly desirable
• Experience working with and organising subcontractors in accordance with project scope of works
• Advanced administration experience
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills and relevant software and project management systems such as SAP, SAGE and Salesforce.
• Ability to work from the Pinkenba site full time – This is not a Work from Home Role

About You

• Located in or near Pinkenba.
• Prior experience within the Construction or Manufacturing Industry is highly desirable
• Experience working with and organising subcontractors in accordance with project scope of works
• Advanced administration experience
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills and relevant software and project management systems such as SAP, SAGE and Salesforce.
• Ability to work from the Pinkenba site full time – This is not a Work from Home Role

What You Will Need To Join Us

• Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights - We do not offer visa sponsorship
• Valid Police Check
• Strong understanding of the residential construction industry and the respective sequences within a supply and install environment.
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

• $75,000 – $85,000 per year + super
• 14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)
• Yearly Pay Review
• Access to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Memberships, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discounts
• Career Development and Training opportunities
• Modern office technology
• Free onsite parking
• Free Physio onsite

About The Role

As a Contracting Operations Coordinator, you will have the responsibility for delivering best in class customer service while coordinating project administration, subcontractor scheduling and other construction-phase activities, ensuring smooth communication and efficient support for both internal and external stakeholders

Some Tasks As Part Of This Role Include

• Act as a key liaison and customer support contact to external customers and internal Knauf Linings field members including Area Managers & Project Coordinators
• Raise customer cases & complaints with a view of resolving issues promptly
• Process builder call-ups and reschedules in accordance with service level agreements, project readiness and operational capacity
• Allocate subcontracted and employed trades to various stages of works in residential housing projects ensuring trades are fully optimised
• Address any rescheduling requirements and ensure updates are communicated effectively. Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or delays to minimise disruptions to project timelines
• Assist with onboarding administration to subcontractors detailing the works allocated to them
• Identify and resolve customer purchase order discrepancies in line with Knauf Linings estimates and allowances.
• Process project variations, extras, shortages as requested by Knauf Linings field teams ensuring correct cost allocations and Limits of Authority are followed

About Us

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, gypsum wallboard systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.

With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Please note, applicants must have entitlements to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicants

We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Please let our team know if we can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.

We offer an opportunity to be part of a global family of over 40,000 high-performing people in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose.

We encourage all our people to shape their own career, pro-actively building their future with the freedom to stretch their skills and to learn new ones.