Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager

Rapid Construction; Sydney; On-site; AUD 1,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Direct access to senior management

Autonomy and responsibility

Stable pipeline of work across sectors

Job summary

Rapid Construction in Sydney, NSW seeks an experienced Senior CA/PM to lead end-to-end projects from award to handover. You will manage contracts administration and project delivery for commercial/industrial and civil works, with a hands-on role across site and office activities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in CA/PM roles, a strong understanding of Australian Standards contracts, and proven ability to handle multi-project workloads while maintaining quality, safety and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator or Project Manager in construction.
• Proven track record delivering commercial/industrial and/or civil projects 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.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; builds solid client/subcontractor relationships.
• Degree or trade background in construction or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of multiple projects end-to-end (typically $1m–$5m).
• Handle contracts administration, including head/subcontracts and supply agreements.
• Coordinate with site teams, clients and subcontractors; monitor variations and claims.
• Forecast budgets, cashflow and programming; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Provide regular reporting and handover documentation to stakeholders.

Skills

Contracts administration

Project management

Cost reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or trade in construction/civil

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
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator / Project Manager in construction
• Proven track record delivering commercial/industrial and/or civil projects 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.