Project Engineer

Capstone Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days off

Volunteer days

Extra leave week

Parental leave

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment is seeking a skilled Project Coordinator to join our growing construction team. You will support project managers, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and help ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role involves planning, scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and ongoing progress updates. Strong communication, organizational, and team-working skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in project coordination or management in the construction industry.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects from $50m upwards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of construction project management tools and software.
• Understanding of construction contracts and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project schedules, contracts, and change orders.
• Monitor project progress and update project managers on key milestones and potential issues.
• Coordinate with project team members to ensure that all project-related tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Track project expenses and provide regular updates to project managers.
• Identify and resolve project-related issues and elevate issues to project managers as needed.
• Ensure that project records and documents are accurate and up-to-date.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Contracts & regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

PM tools/software

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Project coordinator to join our growing construction team. As a project coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful completion of construction projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with project managers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contracts, and applicable regulations
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project schedules, contracts, and change orders
• Monitor project progress and update project managers on key milestones and potential issues
• Coordinate with project team members to ensure that all project-related tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Track project expenses and provide regular updates to project managers
• Identify and resolve project-related issues and elevate issues to project managers as needed
• Ensure that project records and documents are accurate and up-to-date

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
• 3 years of experience in project coordination or management in the construction industry
• Experience working on large-scale construction project from $50m upwards ideally with Education experience but not essential
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of construction project management tools and software
• Understanding of construction contracts and regulatory requirements

Benefits and perks:

• 2 paid days off annually for work-life balance, plus 2 Community2Day volunteering days
• Option to purchase an extra week of annual leave (5 weeks total)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers
• Employee Assistance Program through Sonder with access to wellbeing benefits
• Internal Referral bonuses
• Regular social and sports events
• NAWIC memberships and staff discounts with various retailers,
• insurance providers and holiday destinations
• $250 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Access to cultural leave for Indigenous employees
• Long service leave eligibility after 7 years for all states and territories