Junior Project Manager – Shopfitter or Carpenter Step-Up

Genuine opportunity for an experienced tradesperson to step off the tools

Learn project management directly from experienced company directors

Work on major retail fitouts throughout Victoria and across Australia

READY TO STEP OFF THE TOOLS AND INTO PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

Adept Project Solutions is looking for a practical and motivated tradesperson ready to take the next step into project management.

This position would suit an experienced shopfitter, carpenter, cabinetmaker, leading hand or site supervisor who understands how construction works and wants to build a long-term career managing commercial fitout projects.

Previous experience with the title “Project Manager” is not essential. What matters is that you understand sites, can read drawings, communicate well and take responsibility for getting things done.

ABOUT ADEPT

Adept Project Solutions is an established national shopfitting company based in Bayswater. We deliver retail and commercial fitouts across Australia for recognised national brands.

With a strong pipeline of recently awarded projects, we are expanding our project delivery team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working directly with our directors and experienced project managers, you will be trained across the full project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will gradually include:

- Reviewing drawings, specifications and project scopes
- Assisting with project planning and construction programs
- Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
- Ordering materials and arranging deliveries
- Attending site meetings,



inspections and site measures
- Monitoring project progress, costs and deadlines
- Assisting with variations and project documentation
- Resolving practical site issues
- Managing defects and project handover
- Keeping clients and the Adept team informed throughout each project

This is a hands-on role combining office-based project coordination with regular site involvement.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who has:

- A background in shopfitting, carpentry, cabinetmaking or commercial construction
- The ability to read and understand construction drawings
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- A practical approach to solving problems
- Valuable computer skills and a willingness to learn new systems
- The confidence to deal with trades, suppliers and clients
- A White Card
- Leading-hand, supervisory or site coordination experience will be highly regarded, but formal project-management experience is not required.

WHY JOIN ADEPT?

Genuine pathway from the tools into project management

Direct training and mentoring from experienced directors

Exposure to significant national retail projects

A varied role across the office, sites and project meetings

Real responsibility as your experience develops

Long-term career progression within a growing national company

Salary package based on your trade and construction experience

If you are an experienced tradesperson who knows you are capable of more and wants to build a career in project management, we would like to hear from you.

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📌 Junior Project Manager – Shopfitter or Carpenter Step-Up (Williamstown)
🏢 Adept Projects
📍 Williamstown