About MCA Engineering

MCA Engineering delivers innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. We work across mining, industrial and construction projects and are known for our solid safety focus, quality standards and experienced team.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team in Thornton, NSW.

Working closely with Project Leads and Engineers, you will help coordinate schedules, project documentation, deliverables, procurement, reporting and stakeholder actions across a fast-paced project environment.

You will support projects throughout their lifecycle, providing broad exposure to the technical, operational and commercial aspects of project delivery.

The role is primarily based in Thornton, with some travel to MCA project sites across Australia, including Parkes and Mount Isa, as required.

Key Responsibilities

- Work with Project Leads to establish priorities, upcoming activities and key delivery dates.
- Keep project programs, action registers and progress trackers accurate and up to date.
- Follow project activities through to completion and communicate any emerging delays or constraints.
- Bring together information from engineering, operations, quality, suppliers and site teams.
- Coordinate meetings and ensure decisions, responsibilities and outstanding actions are clearly recorded.
- Maintain organised and accurate project records throughout each stage of delivery.
- Prepare progress summaries and provide clear visibility of project performance.




- Identify potential risks or delivery issues and raise them with the appropriate team members.
- Assist with cost tracking, budget reviews, variations and commercial documentation.
- Support project mobilisation, execution and close-out activities.
- Help improve project systems, templates and coordination processes across the business.
- Provide general project support where required to keep work progressing efficiently.

About You

- A qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Operations or another relevant technical field.
- 1-3 years experience supporting engineering, construction, mining or industrial projects.
- Experience gained in Project Engineering, Site Engineering, Design Engineering, Project Coordination or an entry-level Project Management role.
- A good understanding of project schedules, documentation, reporting and action tracking.
- Strong attention to detail and a reliable approach to managing deadlines.
- The confidence to communicate with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- The ability to recognise potential problems, gather the required information and help drive practical solutions.
- Competence with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- The flexibility to travel to MCA project sites when required.
- Experience using MS Project and Primavera P6 would be advantageous.
- Exposure to cost control, project reporting, dashboards or construction delivery will also be viewed favourably.

If you are an engineering or project delivery professional looking to take the next step in your career, please send your cover letter and resume to ••••@mcagroup.com.au or select “Apply now”.

📌 Project Coordinator (Thornton)
🏢 MCA Engineering
📍 Thornton