Project Coordinator – Australian Residential Construction (Approvals, Scheduling & Job Costing)

We are a residential building company based in Perth, Western Australia, looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to join our team long term. You will support our Perth project managers with building approvals, job scheduling and costing, working remotely during Perth business hours (Perth is the same time zone as the Philippines, so no night shift).

What you’ll be doing:

Approvals

Prepare and lodge building permit applications, collating plans, engineering and supporting documents
Follow up development applications (DAs) with councils, consultants and clients
Keep track of approval progress and respond to information requests

Planning and scheduling

Plan and schedule jobs from approval through to handover
Book and coordinate trades and suppliers
Update schedules and flag delays early

Costing

Prepare job costings and assist with estimates
Raise purchase orders and track variations
Back-cost jobs in Wunderbuild, matching supplier invoices to job budgets

Admin

Keep job records and documents up to date in Wunderbuild
Communicate with clients, councils, trades and suppliers by email and phone

Requirements:

At least 2 years’ experience in construction admin, project coordination or estimating
Experience with Australian residential construction is a big advantage
Knowledge of the building permit and development approval process (Australian experience preferred)
Able to read construction plans and specifications
Good with numbers and job costing
Experience with construction software such as Wunderbuild, Buildxact, Databuild or similar (we will train you on Wunderbuild)
Excellent written and spoken English
Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple jobs at once
Reliable internet, backup power or internet, and a quiet workspace

What we offer:

Salary based on experience
Paid leave
13th month pay
Long-term, stable position with a growing Australian company
Training and ongoing support

How to apply:
Send your CV with a short cover letter that includes:

Your experience with building permits or development approvals
The construction software you have used
An example of a job you have costed or scheduled