Pre Construction Administrator

Peter Bowen Homes; Albury City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Work-life balance

Career progression

Job summary

Peter Bowen Homes in NSW is seeking a Pre-Construction Administrator to manage the administrative and coordination needs of residential projects from planning to construction start.

You will coordinate council applications, building permits and approvals, track timelines, and liaise with councils, certifiers, consultants and internal teams to ensure smooth handover to construction. This is a 6-12 month contract with potential for ongoing employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction admin or planning approvals.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Familiar with NSW and Victoria approval processes and portals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation, lodgement and tracking of council applications and permits.
• Manage pre-construction contracts and coordinate consultants.
• Maintain approvals and documentation prior to handover to construction.
• Communicate with councils, certifiers, clients and internal teams.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Construction administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

6 to 12 month contract with potential for ongoing employment.

About the role

The Pre-Construction Administrator is responsible for independently managing the administrative and coordination requirements of residential construction projects from the planning and approval stage through to construction commencement.

The primary focus of the role is the preparation, lodgement, coordination and tracking of council applications, statutory approvals, building permits and associated documentation. The position also manages pre-construction contracts, coordinates consultants and external authorities, and ensures all required approvals and documentation are in place before projects are handed over to the Construction team.

The succesful candidate will take ownership of multiple projects, proactively manage approval timeframes, follow up outstanding requirements and maintain clear communication with councils, certifiers, consultants, clients and internal departments.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in residential construction, building administration, planning approvals or construction coordination.
• Qualifications in construction administration or related discipline are desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with relevant council portals, approval systems and applications across NSW & Victoria.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• High level computer literacy, competency across the Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc) and Adobe software.
• Familiarity with various LGA development controls, environmental constraints and applications processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

• We offer competitive remuneration packages,
• ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your project management skills,
• and a collaborative team culture where your contributions are valued.
• We provide a safe and inclusive workplace with a focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
• Additionally, we offer opportunities for career progression within our growing organisation and the chance to work on quality residential projects that make a real difference in our community.

About us

For over 35+ years, we’ve been building homes right here on the border. We’ve watched generations of locals settle in, celebrate milestones, and make memories in the homes we’ve helped them create. When your home carries our name, it carries our promise. Every home is shaped by the knowledge, care, and accountability that comes from being part of this community