Melbourne Construction Project Coordinator - Growth & Impact

SHAPE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 extra leave days per year

Profit-sharing up to 15%

Health & wellbeing benefits

Parental leave benefits

Regular social events

Job summary

SHAPE Australia is seeking a Project Coordinator for our Melbourne team to help bring complex fitout, refurbishment and construction projects to life. You will work with experienced project and site leaders to understand how the pieces come together and deliver outcomes for clients and communities.

You’ll support safety, planning and documentation, coordinate subcontractor work and maintain programmes and records in JOBPAC and Procore, contributing to timely delivery and quality results.

Qualifications

• Ideally, a building-related degree or diploma, completed or underway, or a trade background.
• An understanding of contemporary building practices and basic knowledge of head contracts and subcontracts
• Basic experience interpreting specifications and drawings for accuracy and buildability
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, JOBPAC and Procore would be beneficial
• A stable work history and experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• An honest, accountable approach and respectful communication with colleagues, clients and subcontractors
• Effective time management, openness to feedback and a commitment to safe working practices

Responsibilities

• Support site safety through inductions, observations, audits, environmental monitoring and incident reporting
• Assist with subcontract negotiations, invoice processing, cost reports and cash flow forecasts
• Help prepare and update construction programmes, coordinate subcontractor work sequences and progress variation approvals
• Maintain project documentation, including requests for information, meeting minutes, subcontract amendments and drawing registers
• Support site setup, prepare dilapidation reports, monitor work quality and assist with defects management and close-out
• Keep project progress and compliance records current in JOBPAC and Procore, and contribute to improvements in project delivery systems

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Building degree or diploma

Trade background

Head contracts knowledge

Tools

Word

Excel

Microsoft Project

JOBPAC

Procore

Job description

SHAPE Australia is seeking a Project Coordinator for our Melbourne team to help bring complex fitout, refurbishment and construction projects to life. You will work with experienced project and site leaders to understand how the pieces come together and deliver outcomes for clients and communities.

You’ll support safety, planning and documentation, coordinate subcontractor work and maintain programmes and records in JOBPAC and Procore, contributing to timely delivery and quality results.