How to Enter
New Zealand professionals looking to move into a Construction Project Coordinator job will often need proven work experience in a previous Project Coordinator or similar role. Experience in either Commercial or Residential Construction would also be advantageous. This experience may include some of the following requirements:
Conception to delivery of residential or commercial construction projects
Preparing and interpreting reports, schedules and project action plans
Organisation skills including multitasking and time management
Strong client-facing and teamwork skills
Risk management and quality assurance
Project Management Methodology (e.g. PMI, PRINCE2)
Qualification in Business Administration or related field
Typical Responsibilities
A typical day for a Commercial or Residential Construction Project Coordinator may include any of the following:
Coordinating project schedules, resources, equipment and information
Managing and adhering to project timeframes and milestones
Liaising with clients and stakeholders to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
Preparing project and budget reports
Analysing and reducing risk to projects
Conducting quality assurance tests
Progression
Once a professional has a few years’ experience in project coordination they can extend their career by moving into Project Management roles such as a Construction Project or Programme Manager. Alternatively, they could specialise into Civil, Residential or Commercial Construction Contract Management or even Health & Safety.
Salary Range
70K – 90K per annum (NZD)
