Construction Project Coordinator Jobs

Construction Project Coordinator Jobs

​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)