Junior Project Manager

Vestra Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestra Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks a Junior Project Manager to join our family-owned workplace design and fitout business. You’ll coordinate delivery with designers and site teams, taking ownership of day-to-day activities and pushing projects to on-time, on-budget completion.

We value honesty, initiative and accountability, and offer room to grow into a Project Manager role as your skills develop. This full-time position is based in Sydney with projects mainly locally.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in commercial fitout within Australia.
• Willingness to take ownership and follow through on commitments.
• Care for workmanship, client service and project outcomes.
• Strong organisation and clear communication.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Proficiency with project management software and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to keep works moving.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, monitor milestones and act early to keep delivery on track.
• Coordinate procurement, manage variations and track project costs.
• Read and interpret drawings, identify discrepancies and coordinate practical solutions with the project team.
• Communicate proactively with clients, prepare meeting minutes and drive actions through to completion.
• Maintain accurate, organised project records and produce clear meeting minutes, correspondence and progress reports.
• Coordinate building management requirements, fitout guidelines and approvals.
• Work with the site team to monitor progress, workmanship and safety requirements, identifying issues early and following them through.
• Coordinate defects, handover and closeout documentation to deliver projects on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Ownership

Strong organisation

Clear communication

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Tools

Project management software

Spreadsheets

Digital systems

Job description

Take ownership. Care about the outcome. Build your career with Vestra.

Vestra is a family-owned workplace design and fitout business. We’re looking for a Junior Project Manager with practical commercial fitout experience, a can-do attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.

Attitude and care matter enormously to us. We value honesty, accountability, initiative and respect. We’re looking for someone who follows through on commitments, responds promptly, raises issues early and takes pride in delivering quality work.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role would suit a project coordinator, contracts administrator or project engineer ready to step into project management.

You’ve built a solid foundation in commercial fitout and you’re ready to take greater ownership. You actively seek feedback, follow through on commitments and want to grow your capabilities and earn greater responsibility.

Working closely with our designers and delivery team, you’ll take the lead in coordinating project delivery, proactively managing day-to-day activities and seeking guidance from the directors when needed.

If progression is limited where you are, this role offers room to grow into a Project Manager position as your skills and responsibilities develop.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to keep works moving.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, monitor milestones and act early to keep delivery on track.
• Coordinate procurement, manage variations and track project costs.
• Read and interpret drawings, identify discrepancies and coordinate practical solutions with the project team.
• Communicate proactively with clients, prepare meeting minutes and drive actions through to completion.
• Maintain accurate, organised project records and produce clear, professional meeting minutes, correspondence and progress reports.
• Coordinate building management requirements, fitout guidelines and approvals.
• Work with the site team to monitor progress, workmanship and safety requirements, identifying issues early and following them through.
• Coordinate defects, handover and closeout documentation to deliver projects on time, within budget and to a high standard.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• A minimum of three years’ experience in commercial fitout within Australia.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take ownership.
• Genuine care for workmanship, client service and project outcomes.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and clear communication.
• Practical confidence reading and interpreting drawings.
• Confident using technology: You’re comfortable with project management software, spreadsheets and digital systems, and quick to learn new tools that improve how you work.
• Professional communication and reliable follow-through: You write clear, accurate, well-formatted emails and project documents, arrive prepared and on time, and meet agreed deadlines.
• A willingness to learn, seek feedback and put it into practice.
• A willingness to learn, seek feedback and put them into practice.
• An honest, respectful approach to clients, subcontractors and colleagues, with the confidence to ask questions and flag problems early.

WHY VESTRA?

Our ASPIRE values guide how we work: Authenticity, Stewardship, Pace, Initiative, Respect and Excellence.

• Work closely with the directors of a family-owned business.
• Gain experience across the commercial fitout delivery process.
• Contribute directly and see the results of your work.
• Develop towards a Project Manager role with support and increasing responsibility.

Full-time, based in Sydney. Projects primarily across Sydney, with some interstate work.

Salary dependent on experience.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

You must currently be based in Australia and hold work rights that allow you to undertake this full-time role.