Metroplant & Civil Services – Sunshine VIC

This is a hands-on, site-focused position supporting the planning, coordination, documentation and delivery of civil construction projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.

Metroplant & Civil Services is seeking a motivated and experienced Building Associate to join our civil construction team. This is a hands-on, site-focused position supporting the planning, coordination, documentation and delivery of civil construction projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise and coordinate day-to-day building construction activities, including construction crews, subcontractors, trades, suppliers, plant and equipment.
- Assist Construction and Project Managers with planning, organising and coordinating building construction works in accordance with project programs, approved plans, specifications and construction requirements.
- Interpret building plans, construction drawings and specifications to assist with planning, sequencing and coordinating building works and associated trades.
- Organise and coordinate labour, subcontractors, building materials, plant and equipment required to complete scheduled construction activities.
- Monitor the progress of building works and liaise with site supervisors, subcontractors, trades and management to resolve site constraints, coordinate work priorities and maintain construction schedules.
- Inspect building works, materials and workmanship to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, building requirements and applicable standards.
- Assist with coordinating building inspections, permits, approvals, site safety requirements, pre-start activities and other requirements necessary for the progression of construction works.
- Prepare and revise construction drawings,



site mark‑ups, site plans and as‑built documentation, and maintain controlled project drawing and document records.
- Assist with calculating and monitoring construction quantities, building material requirements, project costs and construction timeframes.
- Obtain and assess quotations from building suppliers and subcontractors and assist with procurement, variations, material orders and project cost‑control activities.
- Maintain building construction, quality and compliance records, including inspection documentation, non‑conformance records, corrective actions and relevant site records.
- Provide regular updates to Construction and Project Managers regarding building progress, labour and material requirements, subcontractor activities, site constraints, upcoming works and project completion requirements.

About you:

- Relevant qualifications in building and construction, civil construction, engineering, construction management or a related discipline.
- Practical experience supporting the delivery of civil construction, infrastructure or related projects.
- Experience working on active construction sites and coordinating site activities.
- Ability to interpret civil construction drawings, plans, specifications and technical documentation.
- Robust planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with supervisors, construction crews, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
- Good written communication and project‑record‑keeping skills.

What We Offer:

- Opportunities for career development and training.
- Supportive team environment with strong safety culture.

Metroplant & Civil Services is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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