Lean Construction Engineer: Planning & Field Coordination

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WeBuild in NSW seeks a Lean Construction Engineer to bridge design, planning and execution across the project lifecycle. You will coordinate meetings between contractors and trades, align stakeholders, and prepare progress reports to verify works.

You will lead weekly progress meetings, drive detailed forecaste planning, ensure constructability, monitor schedules, and maintain accurate site records to support timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and identify discrepancies in complex construction drawings
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Understanding of quality plans and ITPs for electromechanical works
• Plan, execute and oversee projects to completion on time
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools
• Understanding of construction processes and multi-trade coordination
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of design techniques for technical plans and drawings

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper sequencing of works and manage meetings with subcontractors and trades to prevent clashes, delays, and maintain a seamless workflow.
• Review construction methods, technical drawings, and mechanical system specifications to ensure constructability, compliance with standards, and alignment with client requirements.
• Facilitate daily briefings, and regular subcontractor sessions to align site activities and resolve operational concerns.
• Lead project planning and execution, including developing plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation; supervise and train project team members as necessary.
• Oversee and monitor on-site progress, conduct inspections, and assess risks
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, progress reports, inspections, and compliance documentation for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and client to ensure project alignment
• Contribute to regular project meetings, communications and reports to the site and project managers and/or principal, which provide accurate and timely information to support their understanding of strategic risks, issues, opportunities, impacts and progress.
• Track construction progress against the program, support planning teams in updating schedules and forecasting completion dates, and flag risks or delays.
• Maintain clear communication with project managers, clients, consultants, and suppliers to support strategic decision-making and smooth project delivery.
• Resolve technical, logistical, and trade-related issues promptly to maintain productivity and implement improvements as needed.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment and readiness of work fronts.
• Assist with contract management, including reviewing payment certificates and change orders
• Prepare and submit project documentation, reports, and forecasts

Skills

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Quality plans & ITPs

Project management

Scheduling

Multi-trade coordination

Communication & negotiation

Progress tracking & reporting

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

WeBuild in NSW seeks a Lean Construction Engineer to bridge design, planning and execution across the project lifecycle. You will coordinate meetings between contractors and trades, align stakeholders, and prepare progress reports to verify works.

You will lead weekly progress meetings, drive detailed forecaste planning, ensure constructability, monitor schedules, and maintain accurate site records to support timely delivery.