Job title: Junior Project Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary: negotiable
Location: Coorparoo, QLD
Job published: 2025-12-09
Job ID: 36012
Contact name: Sheena Perkins
Contact email: sperkins@spectrarecruitment.com.au

Job Description

Junior Construction Manager

Location: Coorparoo, QLD
Employment Type: Full-time (38–40 hours/week)
Salary: $120,000–$130,000 per year
Industry: Meatworks & Industrial Construction

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Construction Manager to join our team in Coorparoo, working on specialised meatworks construction projects, including cold rooms and overhead rail systems.

This role is ideal for someone working towards a qualification in Project Management or Construction Management and looking for hands-on experience in estimating, site management, and project delivery. The position also includes interstate travel for selected projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with estimating and cost preparation, including take-offs and supplier pricing

  • Attend site visits, including interstate locations, for quoting, measurements, and scope assessments

  • Support the Project Manager with planning, scheduling, and coordination of works

  • Assist with on-site supervision and subcontractor coordination

  • Monitor project progress, safety, and quality standards

  • Maintain project documentation and reporting

  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams

About You

  • Currently studying or planning to study Project Management, Construction Management, or similar

  • Strong interest in estimating, project delivery, and site-based construction

  • Willingness to travel interstate as required

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • Keen to learn and take initiative in a hands-on role

  • Construction or trade experience is an advantage but not essential

  • White Card (or willingness to obtain)

What We Offer

  • Salary: $120,000–$130,000 per year

  • Company car provided for the right candidate

  • Mentoring across estimating, site management, and project coordination

  • Exposure to specialised meat processing and cold storage construction projects

  • Support while completing your project management studies

  • Career development and long-term progression opportunities

  • Travel costs covered for interstate work

If you are interested please send your resume to sperkins@spectrarecruitment.com.au or give me a call on 0411 523 370