Project Coordinator | Commercial Construction

Roussos Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ROUSSOS Recruitment is recruiting for a Project Coordinator to join a South Australian commercial builder. You will work with senior construction professionals to coordinate projects from planning through to completion.

With 2–4 years of experience in Project Coordination, you will support procurement, contract administration and reporting, while developing your skills toward Project Management. The role offers exposure to major commercial developments and career progression.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in Project Coordination or a similar construction role.
• A qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Understanding of construction processes, project administration and commercial requirements.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in progressing towards Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating project documentation, reporting and communication across project stakeholders.
• Supporting procurement, subcontractor engagement and contract administration.
• Monitoring project programmes, milestones, costs, variations and progress claims.
• Assisting with financial reporting, budgets and project forecasting.
• Coordinating project meetings, maintaining registers and following up outstanding actions.
• Providing day-to-day support to the Project Manager and Site Manager.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation

Procurement

Contract administration

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

Be part of delivering some of South Australia's larger commercial developments, working alongside an experienced team with the opportunity to grow into a future Project Manager.

• Gain exposure to major construction projects valued at $20M and above.
• Work closely with established Project Managers and Site Managers.
• Develop your commercial and project delivery skills within a business that supports career progression.

The Opportunity

ROUSSOS Recruitment is representing an established South Australian commercial builder looking to strengthen its project team with the appointment of a Project Coordinator.

With a diverse portfolio across commercial, education, health, residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments, the business has built a strong presence in the delivery of complex projects throughout the state.

You will become an integral part of the project team, working alongside senior construction professionals and contributing to the coordination of projects from planning through to completion.

For someone with a foundation in commercial construction who wants to step into larger projects and build towards Project Management, this is an opportunity to gain the right experience, guidance and exposure.

The Role

Your focus will be on keeping project operations running smoothly, supporting the management team across the commercial, contractual and administrative requirements of construction delivery.

• Coordinating project documentation, reporting and communication across project stakeholders.
• Supporting procurement, subcontractor engagement and contract administration.
• Monitoring project programmes, milestones, costs, variations and progress claims.
• Assisting with financial reporting, budgets and project forecasting.
• Coordinating project meetings, maintaining registers and following up outstanding actions.
• Providing day-to-day support to the Project Manager and Site Manager.

As your confidence and capability develop, you will be encouraged to take on greater ownership across project coordination and delivery.

The Like Mind

You will be an organised and commercially minded construction professional who enjoys being involved in the detail of project delivery. You are comfortable managing competing priorities, working with stakeholders and taking initiative.

• 2-4 years' experience in Project Coordination or a similar construction role, ideally across commercial projects valued at $20M+.
• A qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• An understanding of construction processes, project administration and commercial requirements.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness, attention to detail and an interest in progressing towards Project Management.

Why This Opportunity?

You will be joining a business with an established project portfolio, experienced leadership and the resources to deliver significant developments across South Australia.

More importantly, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced construction professionals, strengthen your project management capability and gradually take on greater responsibility as your career progresses.