Junior Project Coordinator / Contract Administrator (Building Refurb)

Junior Project Coordinator / Contract Administrator (Building Refurb)

JRG Recruitment is seeking a motivated Junior Project Coordinator / Contract Administrator for a full-time, onsite role in Canberra ACT. This position offers a salary of $90,000 - $110,000 per annum plus Superannuation, with the base salary negotiable based on experience.

Our client is a well-established Australian contractor with a national presence, recognised for delivering complex remedial, refurbishment, asset preservation, defence, and specialist construction projects. They have a strong pipeline of work and a history of successful project delivery across various sectors, including:

• Defence
• Building and Construction
• Building Remediation and Structural Repairs
• Façade Upgrades and Cladding Replacement Works
• Asset Preservation and Refurbishment
• Government Projects
• Commercial Construction and Building Upgrades
• Concrete Repair and Rehabilitation
• Structural Strengthening and Durability Works

This role presents an excellent opportunity for career development within project delivery, with a clear pathway to progress into Senior Project Coordinator and Project Manager positions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project activities, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders across multiple projects.
• Support project planning, programming, reporting, and project delivery activities.
• Maintain project documentation, contractual records, and administration systems.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variation management processes.
• Identify project risks and contribute to practical solutions.
• Support procurement and subcontractor management activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and company management systems.
• Assist with project reporting, stakeholder communication, and project close-out activities.

Requirements:

• Australian Citizenship (essential requirement) due to Defence project requirements.
• Current or previously held (within the last 2 years) Baseline Security Clearance (essential requirement).
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 8 - 18 months of experience in project coordination, contract administration, project engineering, or construction delivery roles.
• General Construction Induction - White Card (essential).
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound understanding of project delivery, budgeting, cost management, and contract administration principles.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and exposure to project management, cost control, and reporting systems.

Desirable Experience:

• Exposure to remedial construction, refurbishment, façade, building, or Defence projects will be highly regarded.

Benefits of this Opportunity:

• Competitive salary package ($90,000 - $110,000 base salary + Superannuation).
• Clear career progression pathway into Senior Project Coordinator and Project Manager roles.
• Permanent full-time employment with long-term job security.
• Join a large national contractor with a strong project pipeline.
• Work on diverse and technically interesting projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to major Defence and government projects.
• Opportunity to develop technical, commercial, and project management skills.

Application Instructions:

If you are seeking an opportunity to advance your career with a reputable national contractor and engage in exciting projects within the Defence and building sectors, please click "Apply" and submit your resume. All applications and enquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence. Suitable applicants will be contacted within 24 hours.