Design Administrator

Texco Contracting Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Team events

Job summary

Texco Contracting Pty Ltd is seeking a proactive Design Administrator to support design activities on industrial and commercial construction projects in Alexandria. You will assist in documentation, drawings, and coordination with the Design Manager and project teams.

The role is ideal for recent graduates or those with initial design or construction experience, offering hands-on exposure and a clear path to design coordination and management within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Ideally 1–2 years of experience in a design, construction or project engineer / administration environment.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, coordination and distribution of design documentation, drawings and project correspondence.
• Maintain drawing registers, document records and project information using Aconex.
• Support Design Manager with day-to-day design coordination activities and tracking deliverables.
• Attend design meetings, prepare minutes and maintain action registers for follow-up.
• Assist with reviewing design drawings and consultant documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams, consultants and stakeholders to support communication and information sharing.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation for project approvals, submissions, design presentations and handovers.
• Develop understanding of safety in design, quality requirements and broader design and construction processes.

Skills

Organised

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in Architecture/Engineering/Construction

Tools

Aconex

Job description

At Texco, we take great pride in our contribution to Australia's industrial property landscape. We believe in rewarding hard work, nurturing relationships, and fostering innovative thinking within a collaborative workplace and project environment.

We are proud to have attracted some of the best talent in the industry and are continuously seeking individuals who share our passion for industrial and commercial construction, thrive on challenges, and are motivated to learn and grow within a high-performing team.

As our NSW project portfolio continues to expand, an exciting opportunity has become available for a proactive and detail-focused Design Administrator to join our growing design team in Alexandria.

Whether you're a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career or have gained some initial experience in the construction or design industry, this is a great opportunity to build your technical knowledge, gain exposure to diverse projects and develop your career with the support of an experienced team.

The opportunity on offer

As our Design Administrator, you'll play an important role in supporting the coordination and administration of design activities across our industrial construction projects.

Working closely with our Design Manager and broader project teams, you'll gain valuable exposure to the design and construction process, supporting everything from design documentation and consultant coordination through to project meetings and key deliverables.

This is a hands-on opportunity to develop your understanding of the design process while building the skills and experience needed to progress your career in design coordination and management.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Assist with the preparation, coordination and distribution of design documentation, drawings and project correspondence;

Maintain accurate and up-to-date drawing registers, document records and project information using systems such as Aconex;

Support the Design Manager with day-to-day design coordination activities, including tracking project deliverables and following up outstanding actions;

Attend design meetings, prepare meeting minutes and maintain action registers to support timely follow-up;

Assist with reviewing design drawings and consultant documentation to develop an understanding of project requirements and design standards;

Liaise with internal project teams, consultants and other stakeholders to support effective communication and information sharing;

Assist with the preparation and coordination of documentation for project approvals, submissions, design presentations and handovers; and

Develop your understanding of safety in design, quality requirements and the broader design and construction process.

A bit about you

You'll be someone who is organised, eager to learn and motivated to build a career in the construction and design industry. You enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in producing accurate work and are comfortable asking questions, taking initiative and developing your skills through practical experience. Not afraid to step out of your comfort zone and take the lead.

To be successful, you will also demonstrate:

A completed tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline;

Ideally 1–2 years of experience in a design, construction or project engineer / administration environment, although recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply;

An interest in developing your understanding of the design and construction process, particularly within the industrial and commercial sector;

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities;

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach;

Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, with experience in document management systems such as Aconex considered advantageous; and

A proactive attitude, willingness to take ownership of your work and genuine enthusiasm to learn and develop.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, strong attention to detail and the ambition to build a successful career within our design team.

What makes working with us unique

We have a vibrant, inclusive team culture, and that is all down to the people who work with us: a team of talented, like-minded, self-starters who are intellectually curious and passionate about the work they do.

At Texco, we place a strong emphasis on developing our people, providing opportunities to learn from experienced industry professionals, build technical capability, and grow alongside our business.

Other benefits we offer include:

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of industrial construction projects;

Mentoring, ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career development and progression;

Incentive and reward programs to recognise loyalty, performance, values alignment and outstanding achievements;

A collaborative, supportive and high-performing team environment;

Fun social activities and team events throughout the year; and

Health and wellbeing initiatives to help you perform at your best, both personally and professionally.