Junior Project Manager

• Civil works including earthworks, roads, drainage & infrastructure
• Ongoing mentoring, external training and on the job learning
• Office in western suburbs of Adelaide

The Company

This privately owned civil contractor delivers earthworks, road construction, underground services and civil infrastructure projects across metropolitan Adelaide, with a strong pipeline and repeat clients.

As the business grows, they’re looking for someone who can support the Project Managers now and develop towards managing their own projects over time.

It’s a practical, hands-on team built around clear communication, solid planning and “get it done” delivery. You’ll be supported by an experienced team who know how the jobs come together and want to help you build your career the right way.
  
  
What’s On Offer

• Doing the support work but missing the bigger picture? Get involved across the whole job.
• Build towards running your own projects with experienced colleagues beside you.
• Learn how delivery and commercial decisions are made.
• Take responsibility for parts of the project, with support as your capability grows.
• Regular team BBQs and dinners.

    
The Role

• Assist the PMs with project planning, programming and coordination of upcoming works
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to follow up requirements and keep agreed tasks progressing
• Support procurement, subcontractor scopes, documentation and compliance records
• Prepare, submit and follow up progress claims
• Assess and track variations, collecting supporting information and preparing documentation for review
• Assist with contract notices, extensions of time and commercial correspondence
• Maintain RFIs and project registers and follow up outstanding information and approvals
• Support cost tracking, forecasting, invoice approvals and monthly reporting
• Keep project deadlines, contractual obligations and outstanding actions visible to the PMs

    
The Criteria

• Around three years of civil construction experience across SA Civil Projects
• Experience supporting project delivery, procurement, costs, claims or variations
• Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related qualifications will be highly regarded but not essential
• Organised, willing to learn and ready to take on broader responsibilities

    
Please call Tara Stokes at GOUGH on 0419 280 999 or hit APPLY.

All applications to Gough Recruitment remain confidential and will not be discussed with anyone outside of Gough Recruitment without your consent.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Australian permanent residency or unrestricted working rights are required.
    
Know someone this would suit? Put us in touch and I’ll send you $500 if they get the job.
  

Consultant

tstokes@goughrecruitment.com.au

Reference number: 4078371
Profession:ConstructionPROJECT COORDINATOR

Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 4th Oct, 2026