Junior Project Manager

Piper Moss; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Moss in Sydney is seeking a Junior Project Manager to assist in planning, coordinating, and tracking residential and commercial construction projects from initiation to completion.

You will support scheduling, monitor timelines and budgets, prepare progress reports, and help manage subcontractors and suppliers while coordinating inspections and documentation. This hands-on role offers growth under senior project managers.

Qualifications

• Expediting materials, permits, and services to stay on schedule.
• Fundamentals of planning, scheduling, risk awareness, and stakeholder coordination.
• Site inspections support, quality control, and compliance documentation.
• Logistics support for deliveries, site access, and resource allocation.
• Strong written and verbal communication to liaise with diverse teams and clients.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to multitask in a dynamic project environment.
• Proficient with common project tools; familiarity with construction documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and tracking residential and commercial projects.
• Support project scheduling, monitor timelines and budgets, prepare progress reports.
• Help manage subcontractors and suppliers and coordinate inspections.
• Organize inspections, update documentation, resolve issues, and communicate with teams.
• Learn from senior project managers to contribute to consistent, high-quality delivery.

Skills

Expediting

Project management

Scheduling

Risk awareness

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or trade-related experience in construction/engineering/project management

Tools

MS Office

Project tracking systems

Job description

Sydney-based builders specialising in renovations, new builds, heritage projects, fitouts, and remedial works. The organisation supports projects that balance modern design with respect for existing structures and community expectations. As an Excellence Award winner, the team is committed to high-quality workmanship, reliable delivery, and strong client relationships. Applicants will join a collaborative environment that values professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.

Role Description

The Junior Project Manager will assist in planning, coordinating, and tracking residential and commercial construction projects from initiation through completion. Day-to-day tasks include supporting project scheduling, monitoring timelines and budgets, preparing progress reports, and helping manage subcontractors and suppliers. The role also involves organizing inspections, updating documentation, resolving issues, and communicating with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep projects on track. The successful candidate will work closely with senior project managers, learning best practices and contributing to consistent, high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in expediting and working as an expeditor to help ensure materials, permits, and services are delivered on time.
• Candidates should possess project management skills, including basic planning, scheduling, risk awareness, and stakeholder coordination.
• Candidates should possess inspection-related skills, such as assisting with site checks, quality control, and compliance documentation.
• Candidates should possess logistics management skills to support the organisation of deliveries, site access, and resource allocation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with diverse teams and clients.
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic project environment.
• Proficiency with common project tools and software (e.g., MS Office, project tracking systems); familiarity with construction documentation is an advantage.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or trade-related experience in construction, engineering, or project management is preferred.