Permits / PreCon Administrator

Mckinnel Associates; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Client journey ownership

Growth-focused leadership

Senior management backing

Job summary

McKinnel Associates in Western Sydney is seeking a Pre-Construction & Client Coordinator for custom homes. You will own the client journey from tender through to handover, coordinating permits, approvals and documentation while supporting the construction team.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication and project coordination across multiple projects. You will work closely with senior management and sales, ensuring a seamless client experience and timely updates throughout the

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in residential pre-construction.
• Strong knowledge of permits, approvals, council requirements and the NSW pre-construction process.
• Ability to read residential plans and understand the construction process.
• Exceptional customer service and face-to-face client management skills.
• Proactive, organized and comfortable taking ownership of the client journey.

Responsibilities

• Manage the client journey from signed tender through to handover and warranty
• Coordinate permits, approvals, council and certifier requirements and essential building documentation
• Manage project milestones and ensure outstanding information is followed up
• Meet clients face-to-face at head office and provide proactive updates throughout their build
• Assist with selections and client variations where required
• Liaise closely with Sales, Estimating, Drafting and Construction teams
• Coordinate handover and assist with warranty and maintenance requirements
• Maintain accurate project information and ensure clients receive a seamless experience throughout

Skills

Client management

Project coordination

Residential construction

Permits & approvals

Reading plans

Job description

Pre-Construction & Client Coordinator - Custom Homes

Location: Western Sydney

Salary: Up to $100,000 + Super

Perks

• Manage the client journey from signed tender through to handover and warranty
• Join a growing custom home builder entering its next phase of expansion
• Work closely with an experienced, growth-focused senior management team

About the Company

Our client is an established and growing residential builder specialising in custom homes and more complex residential projects. Supported by a highly experienced and growth-focused leadership team with a clear vision for the future, the business is entering an exciting new phase of expansion.

With a strong pipeline of work and a genuine focus on customer experience, they are looking for an experienced residential pre-construction professional who enjoys taking ownership of both projects and clients.

The Role

If you have a minimum of 5 years' pre-construction experience in residential home building and enjoy managing multiple projects while building strong relationships with clients, this could be a great next step.

You will become the key point of contact for clients from signed tender, managing them through pre-construction and approvals, staying connected throughout construction and supporting them through handover and warranty.

Responsibilities

• Manage the client journey from signed tender through to handover and warranty
• Coordinate permits, approvals, council and certifier requirements and essential building documentation
• Manage project milestones and ensure outstanding information is followed up
• Meet clients face-to-face at head office and provide proactive updates throughout their build
• Assist with selections and client variations where required
• Liaise closely with Sales, Estimating, Drafting and Construction teams
• Coordinate handover and assist with warranty and maintenance requirements
• Maintain accurate project information and ensure clients receive a seamless experience throughout

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in residential pre-construction, permits or a similar project coordination role
• Strong knowledge of permits, approvals, council requirements and the NSW pre-construction process
• Ability to read residential plans and understand the construction process
• Exceptional customer service and face-to-face client management skills
• Strong administration, coordination and problem-solving ability
• Confident managing multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of the client journey
• Experience within custom residential building will be highly regarded

Why Join

• Salary up to $100K + super
• Join a growing custom builder with a strong pipeline and ambitious plans for the future
• Broad, varied position where you can take genuine ownership of your clients and projects
• Supportive senior management team who value experience, initiative and great customer service
• Long-term career opportunities as the business continues to grow

You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to apply.