Employment: Full-time
Salary Range:$140,000–$160,000 + super
Location: Newcastle
About the Company A well-established and purpose-led construction group with more than 50 years of industry experience, this organisation delivers master planning, design, and construction services across Education, Early Learning, Aged Care, Hospitality, and Commercial sectors. With a strong reputation for creating environments that enrich learning, living, and community outcomes, the business continues to grow and is seeking a creative and detail-driven Pre-Construction Coordinator to join its Newcastle team.
The Role Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, this position plays a pivotal role in shaping the early phases of commercial and community-focused construction projects. Sitting between Contracts Administration and Project Management, it’s the ideal opportunity for someone looking to step into a more strategic, client-facing position. You’ll support project planning, stakeholder coordination, and contract preparation—helping to bring purposeful, meaningful developments to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and coordinating tender packages, design documentation, and early works planning.
- Support scope development, cost planning, and programming activities.
- Liaise with architects, consultants, and client representatives to ensure design intent and compliance requirements are met.
- Review and interpret DA conditions, BCA compliance, and sector-specific regulatory frameworks.
- Coordinate value engineering workshops, design reviews, and risk assessments.
- Prepare and maintain preliminary budgets, procurement schedules, and risk registers.
- Assist in preparing Design & Construct contracts, including consultant agreements and scopes of work.
- Ensure adherence to WHS legislation, company processes, and industry standards.
- Contribute to client-side reporting, governance documentation, and stakeholder briefings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator or similar role within construction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ProCore, and EstimateOne.
- Strong communication, conceptual thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Confident presenting to and collaborating with clients and external consultants.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and project workflows concurrently.
- Base salary: AUD 140,000–160,000 + Super
- You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team delivering purposeful, community-driven projects across NSW, QLD, and interstate.
- The role provides the chance to contribute to diverse and impactful developments while working in an environment that values creativity, innovation, and thoughtful design.
- Free on-site parking is also available at the Newcastle office.
For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Emily Collins on 0468927246 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
