Project Administrator

Design & Build Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-month contract

ASAP start

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Yatala base

Job summary

Design & Build are seeking an experienced Project Administrator to join a well-established modular builder based in Yatala, QLD. This is an initial 4-month contract with an ASAP start and a genuine opportunity to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

The role suits an organised administrator with strong attention to detail and experience supporting construction projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Project Administrator or similar construction administration role.
• Experience within construction, ideally modular building or commercial construction.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Project Managers and the wider construction team.
• Maintain and update project documentation, registers and filing systems.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoices, subcontractor documentation and payment claims.
• Coordinate project correspondence, meeting minutes and action items.
• Track project schedules, milestones and outstanding deliverables.
• Assist with subcontractor onboarding, compliance documentation and inductions.
• Support the preparation of project reports and progress updates.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to keep projects running efficiently.

Skills

Admin support

MS Office

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design & Build are seeking an experienced Project Administrator to join a well-established modular builder based in Yatala. This is an initial 4-month contract with an ASAP start and a genuine opportunity to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

This role would suit an organised and proactive administrator with strong attention to detail and experience supporting construction projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Project Managers and the wider construction team.
• Maintain and update project documentation, registers and filing systems.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoices, subcontractor documentation and payment claims.
• Coordinate project correspondence, meeting minutes and action items.
• Track project schedules, milestones and outstanding deliverables.
• Assist with subcontractor onboarding, compliance documentation and inductions.
• Support the preparation of project reports and progress updates.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors to keep projects running efficiently.

About You

• Previous experience in a Project Administrator or similar construction administration role.
• Experience within construction, ideally modular building, commercial construction or a related industry.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and confidence managing project documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 4-month contract with an ASAP start.
• Based in Yatala, Queensland.
• Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
• Join an established modular builder with a strong project focus.
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive project team.

Interested?

If you're an experienced construction administrator looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.