Project Coordinator (Construction / Trades)

Reef; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Direct employment with a growing company

Growth potential as the company scales

Access to other job opportunities through Reef

Job summary

A rapidly growing Australian property services company is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator (Construction/Trades) to manage project scheduling and production coordination. The role involves coordinating project timelines, ensuring efficient workflows, and working closely with sales and production teams. Candidates should have experience in project coordination within construction or trades environments and possess strong organizational skills. This is a remote, full-time position with competitive salary and growth opportunities as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination, scheduling, or operations within relevant environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage flow of confirmed projects from sales to production.
• Coordinate project schedules and allocate work to crews.
• Ensure efficient project completion cycles.

Skills

Excellent spoken and written English

Project coordination

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Scheduling software

CRM systems

Project management systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Coordinator (Construction/ Trades) | Location: Remote | Role Type: Full-Time

Who Are We?

At Reef, we connect elite talent with high-growth companies building world-class teams. We work exclusively with the top 3% of candidates and match them with established companies across Australia, New Zealand, the US, and UK that are serious about investing in their people and operational infrastructure. We support your integration into these companies by providing additional training, admin/HR support, and access to our growing community of high-performing professionals.

About The Company

Our client is a rapidly growing Australian painting and property services company delivering large-scale residential and commercial painting projects. With a strong pipeline of confirmed projects and increasing demand, the company is focused on improving operational efficiency and delivery timelines so projects move through the pipeline faster and more predictably. They operate with dedicated sales and production teams and are now investing in strengthening the operational coordination between these functions to support continued growth.

About The Role

We\'re seeking an experienced Project Coordinator: Scheduling & Production Coordination Specialist to manage the flow of confirmed projects from sales through to production delivery. You\'ll coordinate project schedules, allocate work to painting crews through the Production Manager, and ensure projects move from confirmation to completion as efficiently as possible. Reducing average project completion cycle timeline is a major priority for the business as it directly impacts revenue growth and operational scalability. You\'ll work closely with the sales team (who confirm projects) and the production manager to ensure projects are scheduled quickly, crews remain fully utilised, and clients are kept informed throughout the process. This role suits someone who has experience coordinating construction, trades, or property services projects and enjoys bringing structure and efficiency to complex operational environments.

Requirements

• Excellent spoken and written English
• Previous experience in project coordination, scheduling, or operations within construction, trades, or property services environments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and clients
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adjust schedules when unexpected issues arise
• High attention to detail when managing project timelines and operational documentation
• Comfortable using scheduling, CRM, or project management systems
• Fast and reliable internet connection; your own laptop or desktop suitable for the role; a quiet working environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Direct employment with an established and rapidly growing company
• Opportunity to play a key operational role improving project delivery efficiency
• Growth potential as the company scales and expands its operations
• Access to other job opportunities through Reef