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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating residential construction projects, with a strong focus on project management, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in using Buildxact for project information management and skilled in estimating and cost control within the custom residential construction sector.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementBuildxact ProficiencyEstimating ExperienceAustralian Residential Building ProcessesStrong Communication Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Project CoordinationCost ControlSchedulingEstimatingTake-offsMaterial CostingFixed-price ContractsConstruction SequencingDocumentation ManagementBudget Tracking
Soft Skills
Organisational SkillsProblem-solving MindsetAttention to DetailProactive CommunicationDecision-making
Tools & Technologies
BuildxactConstruction Management Software
Industry Keywords
Residential ConstructionHigh-end HomesRenovationsSubcontractor CoordinationProfitability ManagementIndependent Contractor
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Coordinate multiple residential construction projects from planning through to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met
- Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to keep projects moving and resolve issues promptly
- Monitor project schedules, identify potential delays, coordinate upcoming works, and ensure trades and materials are organised ahead of time
- Track project costs against budgets, identify potential cost overruns, and help protect profitability across fixed-price contracts
- Maintain accurate project records, update schedules, track variations, and provide clear progress updates to the business owner
- Use Buildxact to manage project information, schedules, estimating data, and relevant workflows
- Identify opportunities to streamline project workflows, improve communication, and reduce unnecessary administrative work
- Assist with estimating, take-offs, and tender preparation as familiarity with the business and pricing approach develops
- Anticipate issues, recommend practical solutions, and take ownership of day-to-day decisions within agreed parameters
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 4 years of experience in project management or project coordination within the custom residential construction industry, particularly high-end homes and renovations
- Experience with Buildxact is highly desirable; familiarity with comparable construction management software and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Estimating experience in custom residential construction is an advantage, particularly take-offs, material costing, and fixed-price tenders
- Strong understanding of Australian residential building processes, construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and cost control
- Experience with fixed-price construction contracts and understanding of how variations, delays, and inaccurate costs affect profitability
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently, prioritise competing demands, and make sound decisions with minimal supervision
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to coordinate site teams and communicate effectively with the business owner
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with ability to identify problems early and follow through on resolutions
- Strong attention to detail with project budgets, documentation, schedules, and cost-related information
- Strong English skills for online meetings and communication with contractors and suppliers
- Must disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
- Must reflect this engagement on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor”
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% remote work from home
- Flexible time management as an independent contractor, while aligning with AU business hours
- Independent Contractor Agreement
