Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager

RAPID CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

QWHSE accredited systems

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

RAPID CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD in Sydney seeks an experienced Senior CA/PM to manage end-to-end projects across commercial, industrial, and civil sectors. The role combines contracts administration with project delivery, supporting a strong pipeline of work in NSW.

The successful candidate will lead multi-million dollar projects, engage with clients and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with Australian standards and NSW legislation. Immediate start and onsite presence in Sydney are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator/Project Manager in construction.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards contracts and NSW construction legislation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of multiple projects ($1m–$5m).
• Manage head contract and subcontract management; submissions and variations.
• Lead cost reporting, budgeting, cashflow forecasting and scheduling.
• Coordinate with site managers, engineers, subcontractors and clients; ensure QWHSE compliance.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Multi-project management

Contract administration

Education

Construction degree or trade background

Job description

Commercial | Industrial | Civil – Sydney, NSW
Up to $5m per project

We are a well-established Sydney-based commercial/industrial/civil construction company delivering projects up to $5m across NSW. Due to a strong pipeline of work, we are looking foran experienced Senior CA/PMto join our team for animmediate start.

This is ahands-on, combination role– you’ll run your own jobs end‑to‑end, managing bothcontracts administration and project delivery.

The Role

You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of multiple projects (typically $1m–$5m), including:

Managing projects from award through to handover – commercial, industrial and small civil works

Full contracts administration:

Head contract and subcontract management

Letting and negotiation of subcontracts and supply agreements

Variations, progress claims, EOTs, RFI management

Cost control, forecasting, budgets and cashflow

Programming and short-term planning in conjunction with site teams

Coordination with site managers, engineers, subcontractors and clients

Quality, safety and environmental compliance in line with company systems

Client and stakeholder management, including meetings, reporting and handover documentation

You’ll be office-and-site based in Sydney, with visits to projects as required.

About You

Self starter and help across the organisation as priorities flex

Minimum5+ years’experience as aContracts Administrator / Project Managerin construction

Proven track record deliveringcommercial/industrial and/or civilprojects up to$5m

Strong understanding of Australian Standards contracts and NSW construction legislation

Confident with cost reporting, programming and contract correspondence

Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Strong communication and negotiation skills; able to build solid relationships with clients and subcontractors

Degree or trade background in construction, civil engineering or related discipline (preferred but not essential for highly experienced candidates)

Current driver’s licence and full Australian working rights

What We Offer

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience

comprehensive admin/accounts support; first‑class QWHSE accredited systems; professional digital management platforms

Stable, long‑term pipeline of work across commercial, industrial and civil sectors

Direct access to senior management and quick decision‑making

Supportive team culture with genuine autonomy and responsibility

A package including base, superannuation, various allowances, and other potential options will be proposed, reviewed, discussed, negotiated, and agreed with the successful candidate and the base listed here is a guide. Show us what you're worth and we'll be happy to talk.