Project Coordinator - Residential

Peak Group; Chevallum; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Group on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Project Coordinator – Residential to centralize planning and delivery within the Residential Division. This role focuses on coordinating projects from planning through to completion, ensuring builders, clients and internal staff receive exceptional service.

Working with the Operations Manager, Supervisors and trades, you will manage schedules, material orders and QA processes to keep projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential construction, project coordination or operations.
• Strong understanding of residential building processes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Experience with SimPRO or similar job management software is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for residential builders and clients.
• Coordinate Plumbing Tradesman & Apprentice schedules and workforce planning.
• Monitor project progress and assist with forecasting and reporting.
• Undertake material take-offs and coordinate material orders.
• Ensure jobs are fully prepared before site teams commence work.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries and procurement.
• Track and manage ITPs, QA documentation and compliance requirements.
• Manage project administration from commencement through to completion.
• Coordinate practical completion documentation and project handovers.
• Prepare and submit as-built documentation.
• Manage defects, warranty items and project close-out requirements.
• Assist with process improvement and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Residential construction

Project coordination

Scheduling

Operations

Microsoft 365

Communication

SimPRO

Tools

SimPRO

Job description

Become a key part of a growing residential construction team.

Peak Group is a progressive plumbing contractor based on the Sunshine Coast. We pride ourselves on our culture, systems, accountability and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator – Residential to become the central point of coordination for our Plumbing Residential Division.

Previous experience within the residential building or construction industry is highly desirable. We're looking for someone who understands residential construction processes, is confident communicating with builders, site supervisors and trades, and can confidently coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with our Operations Manager, Supervisors, Plumbers and Builders, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, professionally and on schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a key operational role within a growing business, with genuine opportunities for career progression into leadership as the company continues to expand.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a proactive, organised and solutions-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and enjoys taking ownership of outcomes.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, possess excellent communication skills and have the confidence to liaise with builders, site supervisors, tradespeople, suppliers and internal staff while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

You will be someone who enjoys solving problems, making decisions, staying ahead of deadlines and ensuring projects are well prepared before work commences on site.

Key Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential construction, project coordination, scheduling or operations (Plumbing is a bonus, but not essential).
• Strong understanding of residential building processes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Experience with SimPRO or similar job management software is highly regarded.
• Ability to read construction plans and undertake material take-offs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and continuously improve.

Why Join Peak Plumbing & Gas?

At Peak Plumbing, we believe our people are our greatest asset.

You'll be joining a business that values accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement while providing ongoing training, support and professional development.

This role offers genuine career progression into senior operational and leadership positions as the business continues to grow.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, be trusted to take ownership and work alongside a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

The Project Coordinator – Residential plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of our Residential Division.

Working closely with our Operations Manager and field teams, you'll coordinate projects from planning through to completion while ensuring builders, clients and internal stakeholders receive exceptional service.

Responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary point of contact for residential builders and clients.
• Coordinating Plumbing Tradesman & Apprentice schedules and workforce planning.
• Monitoring project progress and assisting with forecasting and reporting.
• Undertaking material take-offs and coordinating material orders.
• Ensuring jobs are fully prepared before site teams commence work.
• Coordinating supplier deliveries and procurement.
• Tracking and managing ITPs, QA documentation and compliance requirements.
• Managing project administration from commencement through to completion.
• Coordinating practical completion documentation and project handovers.
• Preparing and submitting as-built documentation.
• Managing defects, warranty items and project close-out requirements.
• Assisting with process improvement and operational efficiencies.Preparing reports and operational information for management.
• Supporting the Residential Plumbing Division in achieving operational and financial objectives.

This is a hands-on operational role where initiative, accountability and a commitment to excellence are highly valued.

If you have experience in residential construction, enjoy working with builders and trades, and are looking to build a long-term career with a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.