Project Coordinator

Aestec Services; Gladstone Regional; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Career development

Competitive salary

Based in Gladstone

Local company

Job summary

Aestec Services is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator for their Gladstone team. The role hands‑on with project administration, commercial coordination and technical support, reporting to the Project Manager.

You’ll manage day‑to‑day coordination, client and subcontractor interactions, and ensure documentation advances smoothly through review and approval. The ideal candidate has construction/project experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to read project scopes and

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, civil or engineering projects
• Knowledge of project administration and commercial processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day administration and delivery requirements of projects
• Prepare variations, progress claims, project correspondence and commercial documentation
• Assist with subcontractor scopes, packages, procurement and coordination
• Track project progress, costs, budgets and key deliverables
• Assist with project programs, forecasting and monthly reporting
• Coordinate RFIs, technical documentation and information between site and engineering teams
• Coordinate QA documentation, ITPs, handover documentation and project records
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams
• Monitor subcontractor compliance, documentation and project requirements
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes, action items and other project documentation
• Identify issues, follow up outstanding items and keep the Project Manager informed
• Provide general project support to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially

Skills

Project coordination

Construction industry

Document control

Client communication

Budget & costs

Time management

Reading drawings/scopes

Independent work

Education

Qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

Project management systems

Job description

Aestec Services is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to join our team in Gladstone.

This is a key support role within our project team, working closely with our Project Manager to keep projects running smoothly from planning through to completion.

If you’re someone who understands construction projects, is commercially minded, highly organised and enjoys being the person who keeps everything moving, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a hands‑on project coordination role that combines project administration, commercial coordination and technical project support.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day‑to‑day coordination and documentation required to keep projects progressing. You’ll have interaction with clients, subcontractors and site teams and will be responsible for preparing project documentation and commercial information for review and approval by the Project Manager.

There are no direct reports in this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the day‑to‑day administration and delivery requirements of projects
• Prepare variations, progress claims, project correspondence and commercial documentation
• Assist with subcontractor scopes, packages, procurement and coordination
• Track project progress, costs, budgets and key deliverables
• Assist with project programs, forecasting and monthly reporting
• Coordinate RFIs, technical documentation and information between site and engineering teams
• Coordinate QA documentation, ITPs, handover documentation and project records
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams
• Monitor subcontractor compliance, documentation and project requirements
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes, action items and other project documentation
• Identify issues, follow up outstanding items and keep the Project Manager informed
• Provide general project support to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and isn’t afraid to take ownership.

You may currently be working as a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Engineer, Contract Administrator or similar within the construction, civil or engineering industry.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working within construction, civil or engineering projects
• Strong understanding of project administration and commercial processes
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence communicating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
• The ability to read and understand project documentation, scopes and drawings
• Experience with variations, progress claims, RFIs, QA documentation and project reporting
• Strong computer skills and experience with project management systems
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
• Relevant qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Business or a related field will be highly regarded

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who can take ownership, solve problems and make the Project Manager’s job easier.

ABOUT AESTEC SERVICES

Aestec Services is a proudly local Gladstone-based company providing construction, maintenance and project services across the region.

With over 300 employees, we have built a strong reputation for delivering quality work while providing stable employment and opportunities for our people.

We value safety, reliability, quality and teamwork, and we’re committed to building a workplace where our people can develop and build long‑term careers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full‑time, permanent position based in Gladstone
• Work with an established and growing local company
• Opportunity to play a key role in major projects
• Supportive project and management team
• Variety across construction, maintenance and project work
• Career development and opportunities for progression
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

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