Junior Project Manager – Shopfitter or Carpenter Step-Up
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Genuine opportunity for an experienced tradesperson to step off the tools
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Learn project management directly from experienced company directors
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Work on major retail fitouts throughout Victoria and across Australia
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READY TO STEP OFF THE TOOLS AND INTO PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
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Adept Project Solutions is looking for a practical and motivated tradesperson ready to take the next step into project management.
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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.
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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.
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ABOUT ADEPT
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Adept Project Solutions is an established national shopfitting company based in Bayswater. We deliver retail and commercial fitouts across Australia for recognised national brands.
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With a strong pipeline of recently awarded projects, we are expanding our project delivery team.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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Working directly with our directors and experienced project managers, you will be trained across the full project lifecycle.
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Your responsibilities will gradually include:
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- Reviewing drawings, specifications and project scopes
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- Assisting with project planning and construction programs
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- Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
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- Ordering materials and arranging deliveries
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- Attending site meetings, inspections and site measures
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- Monitoring project progress, costs and deadlines
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- Assisting with variations and project documentation
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- Resolving practical site issues
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- Managing defects and project handover
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- Keeping clients and the Adept team informed throughout each project
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This is a hands-on role combining office-based project coordination with regular site involvement.
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ABOUT YOU
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We are looking for someone who has:
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- A background in shopfitting, carpentry, cabinetmaking or commercial construction
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- The ability to read and understand construction drawings
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- Strong organisation and communication skills
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- A practical approach to solving problems
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- Good computer skills and a willingness to learn recent systems
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- The confidence to deal with trades, suppliers and clients
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- A White Card
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- Leading-hand, supervisory or site coordination experience will be highly regarded, but formal project-management experience is not required.
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WHY JOIN ADEPT?
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Genuine pathway from the tools into project management
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Direct training and mentoring from experienced directors
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Exposure to significant national retail projects
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A varied role across the office, sites and project meetings
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Real responsibility as your experience develops
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Long-term career progression within a growing national company
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Salary package based on your trade and construction experience
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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.