Construction Cadet

The Company

Since our establishment in 2010, AMA Projects has been responsible for the delivery of over 1000 projects domestically and internationally and now has offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane. Our ability to understand our client's objectives and translate these into workable solutions has earned us a reputation as a leading provider of construction management services throughout Australia.

You will join an organisation that will provide you with professional development, career growth opportunities and a fantastic team to work with. Our aim is to provide our staff with a solid understanding and grounding in the commercial construction and project management business.

The Opportunity

Due to organisational growth, we are on the search for a permanent full-time Construction Cadet to support the delivery of our commercial construction and refurbishment projects located in Brisbane.

We are searching for an individual who would like to be part of a progressive and stable company, whilst furthering their career by working with a team of highly experienced construction professionals.

About the Role

The Cadet position is aimed at providing current Construction Students or Recent Graduates with ‘hands on’ exposure to the three core streams of our business. Cadets will work on a rotation where they will spend a total of four months working within each business unit.

This position will contribute to the ongoing success of our operation in the following areas:

Estimating

Assisting the Estimating Team in the evaluation of bid specifications and drawings and ensuring that all components of the project scope are covered in the tender submission with the overall goal of ensuring competitive tender submissions are submitted.

Foreman

Assisting the Site Manager in ensuring all aspects of the successful day-to-day running of AMA Projects’ sites. This includes ensuring contractors are adhering to AMA Projects requirements as well as compliance to quality, safety and environment requirements.

Project Administration

Assisting the Project Managers and Contracts Administrators with end-to-end project coordination from initial tendering and procurement to the close out of defects and issue of manuals and as-built documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Compliance with AMA Projects’ policies, procedures and systems
• Regular liaison with Construction Managers, Site Managers, Project Managers and Contracts Administrators to support with various tasks as required
• Development and issue of Scope of Works documents
• Trade procurement
• Dilapidation Reports
• Development of Site Management Plans and ensuring implementation
• Conduct regular inspections of the contractors to ensure compliance with SWMS and AMA Projects’ procedures
• Document control
• Meeting minutes and reports
• Preparation of defects lists and quality inspections
• Collection of Handover Documentation

Education, Training and Qualifications

• Bachelor or Diploma in Construction Management or similar, either a recent Graduate or currently undertaking
• Trade qualification
• Construction Industry White Card
• First Aid Certificate
• Asbestos Awareness Course

IT Systems Knowledge

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite – Predominantly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• MS Project, Jonas Premier and/or Build Pass Experience is desirable but not essential

Professional Attributes

• Compliance with AMA Projects’ values
• Willingness to learn and ability to quickly absorb new information
• Well organised with strong administrative skills
• A genuine passion for the construction industry with a desire to build a career
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to contribute to team meetings
• Ability to adapt quickly to a new environment

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements and a down to earth workplace culture that supports work-life balance
• Supportive working environment with a collaborative team
• Opportunities for continued learning and development through our internal training, mentoring and personal development plans
• Kitchen stocked weekly with fresh fruit, tea, coffee and toast

The application process

Please apply via the link on Seek below.

AMA are anEqual Employment Opportunity(EEO) employer. All applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities that may become available. At AMA we believe in creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver a high standard of service.