Project Support Officer – Construction & Renovations
Project Support Officer – Construction & Renovations
O'Shea Trades | Hawthorn East
Are you an organised construction professional who loves getting the details right and making sure projects are set up for success?
O'Shea Trades is looking for aProject Support Officerto work alongside our Project Coordinators, taking responsibility for theinitial setup and planning of projects before handing them over for delivery.
This role is ideal for someone with experience inresidential construction, renovations and domestic roofingwho understands what needs to happen behind the scenes to get a project ready to go.
What you'll be doing
Working under our Project Coordinators, you will be responsible for preparing projects so they are fully organised and ready for the Coordinator to take over.
Your responsibilities will include:
Setting up new projects in our systems
Reviewing project scopes and identifying what needs to be organised
Obtaining quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
Comparing quotes and ensuring the correct contractors are engaged
Building project timelines and preliminary schedules
Creating detailed job plans and project documentation
Coordinating with contractors, suppliers and trades during the setup phase
Working with councils and relevant authorities to obtain permits and approvals
Ensuring all required information, materials, contractors and documentation are ready
Preparing a complete project handover for the Project Coordinator
Supporting Project Coordinators with project administration and planning as required
Identifying potential issues early and communicating them to the Project Coordinator
What we're looking for
You'll ideally have:
Experience inresidential construction,



renovations or domestic roofing
A strong understanding of construction processes and the different trades involved
Experience dealing with subcontractors and suppliers
Experience obtaining and coordinating quotes
Understanding of council permits and approvals
Strong organisational and administration skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good computer and systems skills
The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Strong communication skills
A proactive attitude and ability to solve problems
The ability to work within a structured process and provide a thorough handover
The role
This isn't a traditional Project Manager role.Your job is to make our Project Coordinators' jobs easier.
You'll take projects at the beginning, get everything organised, build the plan, coordinate the setup requirements and make sure the project isready to go before handing it over to the Project Coordinator.
You'll play an important role in making sure our projects start well, with the right information, trades, quotes, permits, timelines and plans already in place.
If you have a strong construction background, are highly organised and enjoy making sure everything is prepared properly before a project gets underway, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join O'Shea Trades?
O'Shea Trades is afamily-owned Melbourne business with a long history in the construction and trades industry, operating across plumbing, electrical, roofing, renovations and general trades.
We're continuing to grow, and this is an chance to join a team where your work has a direct impact on how efficiently and successfully our projects are delivered.
If you're an experienced construction professional who knows how to get the details organised and projects ready to go, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Project Support Officer – Construction & Renovations (Melbourne)
🏢 O'Shea Trades
📍 Melbourne