We are a residential building company based in Perth, Western Australia, seeking an experienced Project Coordinator – Australian Residential Construction (Approvals, Scheduling & Job Costing) to join our team in a Remote capacity. In this role, you will support our Perth project managers with building approvals, job scheduling, and costing, all while working during Perth business hours.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and lodge building permit applications, collating plans, engineering, and supporting documents.
- Follow up on development applications (DAs) with councils, consultants, and clients, ensuring timely progress.
- Plan and schedule jobs from approval through to handover, coordinating trades and suppliers effectively.
- Prepare job costings and assist with estimates, raising purchase orders and tracking variations.
- Maintain job records and documents in Wunderbuild, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.
- Communicate professionally with clients, councils, trades, and suppliers via email and phone.
What You Bring
- At least 2 years’ experience in construction administration, project coordination, or estimating.
- Familiarity with the Australian residential construction industry is a significant advantage.
- Knowledge of the building permit and development approval process, preferably with Australian experience.
- Ability to read construction plans and specifications accurately.
- Strong numerical skills and experience with job costing.
- Proficiency in construction software such as Wunderbuild, Buildxact, or Databuild (training on Wunderbuild will be provided).
Nice to Have
- Experience working with remote teams.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies.
- Additional certifications in project management or construction.
Role Details
- Work Mode: Remote
- Salary: Negotiable
- Job Type: Full-time