Project Coordinator
Summary
On-site Project Coordinator at Sarah Constructions, a family-owned commercial builder in South Australia, supporting project managers on $50m-$150m commercial projects with documentation, scheduling, progress claims, tendering, and site coordination. Core tools include Microsoft Office and construction management systems.
About Us
Sarah Constructions is one of South Australia’s builders of choice – a family-owned construction company with more than 65 years of experience, recently recognised as the 2026 Commercial Master Builder of the Year.
At Sarah, good people drive great outcomes. We bring the capability, systems, and opportunities of a leading commercial builder, while staying true to the grounded, genuine culture of a family business.
Our people work across a diverse range of sectors, scales, and projects – from complex major developments and government infrastructure to fit-outs, refurbishments, and upgrades. We’re big enough to deliver, nimble enough to pivot, and always looking for practical, smarter ways to achieve better outcomes.
We’re proud to create an environment where people are supported to grow, trusted to take ownership, and encouraged to contribute. It’s a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to progressing with purpose – for our people, our customers, and the projects we deliver.
For more than 65 years, our reputation has been built on doing what we say we’ll do. We bring confidence without ego, innovation with purpose and a solutions-focused mindset to every challenge.
About the Role
With an exciting pipeline of projects coming up across aged care, apartments, defence, retail & more we have an opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator to join our team! Based on site, you will work alongside a dedicated project team in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Supporting the Project Manager in the day-to-day administration and delivery of commercial construction projects
- Managing and coordinating project documentation, drawings and specifications, with a focus on services coordination
- Assisting with programming, planning and scheduling, including monitoring progress and proactively addressing delays
- Preparing progress claims, assessing subcontractor claims and variations, and supporting accurate cost reporting
- Contributing to tender preparation, bid documentation and pre-qualification submissions
- Coordinating site activities, services, structure and finishes to ensure constructability and program alignment
- Providing administrative, technical and contractual support to site-based teams
- Undertaking site supervision when required and supporting site methodology and sequencing
- Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, building standards, company policies and QHSE requirements
- Assisting in mentoring and developing junior engineers and graduates
Most importantly, you will demonstrate living and breathing the Sarah values, showcasing your true potential.
About You!
You will have a genuine passion for commercial construction and proven experience in the industry. You will be a motivated team player with the following knowledge and experience:
- · 3 – 5+ years of project coordination in commercial construction
- · Project value experience between $50mil - $150mil (preferred)
- · Tertiary qualification in Building, Construction or Engineering
- · Exposure to programming, cost reporting, subcontractor management and tendering
- · Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- · High-level written and verbal communication skills
- · Confidence working collaboratively with site teams, consultants and subcontractors
- · Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management systems
- · Current White Card (First Aid and other safety certifications desirable)
- · Current Driver’s Licence