Graduate Project co ordinator

Graduate Project Coordinator – Commercial Joinery

Location: South-East Melbourne, VIC
Position: Full-Time

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Project Coordinator to join a growing commercial joinery team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Construction Management, Project Management, Building & Construction or related graduate looking to gain hands-on experience managing live commercial projects and develop into a Project Manager.

Working directly under the Project Manager, you will assist with the coordination and day-to-day management of multiple projects across commercial offices, education, healthcare and fit-out sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with multiple live projects from award through to completion
• Manage day-to-day project emails and correspondence with clients, builders, consultants and suppliers
• Follow up outstanding information, approvals and project actions
• Review drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Maintain project programmes, trackers, registers and key deadlines
• Coordinate shop drawings, samples and client approvals
• Track RFIs, variations and design changes
• Assist with material and hardware procurement and monitor lead times
• Coordinate with drafting, production, factory and installation teams
• Assist with site measures, deliveries and installation coordination
• Attend project/site meetings when required
• Prepare meeting minutes, action lists and progress updates
• Identify potential delays and escalate issues to the Project Manager
• Assist with defects, handover and project close-out

About You

• Graduate or recently qualified in Construction Management, Project Management, Building & Construction or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confident dealing professionally with clients and builders
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working with construction drawings and documentation
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Familiarity with Aconex, Procore, Monday.com, Gantt/programming software or similar would be advantageous
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proactive, reliable and willing to take ownership
• Strong willingness to learn and develop under an experienced Project Manager

Previous experience in commercial construction, fit-out or joinery is advantageous but not essential.

Career Development

This is more than an administration role. You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle including design coordination, procurement, production, client communication, site installation and handover.

You will work closely with the Project Manager with the opportunity to progressively take on greater project responsibility and develop toward a Project Manager position.

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person