PROJECT COORDINATOR

McCormack; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormack is seeking multiple Project Coordinators to join the Melbourne Projects team. You will coordinate resources, stakeholders and activities to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and to quality standards, reporting to the Project Director.

You’ll work with an assigned Project Manager, applying strong project-management practices, ensuring documentation, variations and financials are well-managed, and maintaining relationships with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience coordinating construction projects of similar size and scope.
• Qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Construction White Card (or ability to obtain).
• First Aid Certificate Level 2 (or ability to obtain).
• Certificate III in Workplace Health and Safety (or ability to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-construction activities including design, planning, procurement and project setup.
• Manage delivery activities with resources, schedules, information and documentation.
• Monitor progress and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Administer scope changes, variations and contractual requirements.
• Maintain project records, reports and financial management systems.
• Oversee budgets, cash flow, invoices and variation approvals.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Attend meetings, reviews and site inspections to support outcomes.
• Support handovers, defect resolutions and warranties.
• Promote health, safety, environmental and quality standards across projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budget awareness

Contractual understanding

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Buildlogic

Job description

“CREATING AMAZING SPACES TO BE PROUD OF”

At McCormack, we're one of Australia's leading family-owned building services companies, specialising in fit‑out and refurbishment, asset repositioning, design and construct, and heritage restoration.

Our success is built on the strength of our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace where team members are supported to grow, contribute, and do their best work. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and creating an environment where everyone feels respected and included.

We have an exciting opportunity for multiple Project Coordinators to join our Projects team in Melbourne.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating resources, stakeholders, contractors and project activities to ensure construction projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards while meeting client expectations and company requirements.

You will work closely with an assigned Project Manager and report directly to the Project Director.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordinator

• Coordinate pre-construction activities including design, planning, procurement and project setup.
• Manage project delivery activities, ensuring resources, schedules, information and documentation are effectively coordinated.
• Monitor project progress, identify issues and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Administer project scope changes, variations and contractual requirements in line with client and project expectations.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, quality documentation and financial management systems.
• Oversee project budgets, cash flow, invoices, claims and variation approvals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Minute project meetings, quality reviews and site inspections to support successful project outcomes.
• Support project handovers, defect resolution, compliance sign-offs and warranty obligations.
• Promote and maintain health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all project activities.

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience coordinating construction projects of similar size, scope and complexity.
• Qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Construction White Card (or ability to obtain).
• First Aid Certificate Level 2 (or ability to obtain).
• Certificate III in Workplace Health and Safety (or ability to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial, commercial and contractual acumen with sound analytical skills.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to accurately utilise project and financial management systems.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Experience using Procore, Buildlogic or similar project management software is preferred.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position. Applications generated or assisted by artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted.

WHY JOIN MCCORMACK?

This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive, high-performing and close-knit team that genuinely values its people. We invest in professional development, recognise individual contributions, and create opportunities for our team members to grow their careers.

EMBRACING DIFFERENCES

Being Different Together means creating a workplace where people feel respected, valued and empowered to be themselves. We believe diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, leading to better ideas, stronger relationships and greater innovation. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed.

We strongly encourage applications from women interested in construction careers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disability. If you require reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates.