- Coordinate daily construction and mechanical installation activities, including contractor work fronts and interfaces.
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure construction activities comply with site safety requirements.
- Coordinate and manage required safety permits prior to commencement of works.
- Coordinate construction activities with existing Operations and Maintenance teams, including access, isolations and shutdown requirements.
- Monitor contractor progress, workmanship and compliance with approved drawings, procedures and project requirements.
- Identify and resolve day-to-day construction issues, interfaces and constraints, escalating significant matters to the Project Manager.
- Coordinate sequencing of works to minimise disruption to ongoing site operations.
- Maintain permit records and support the site permit process, compliance tracking and audit requirements.
- Support and enforce site housekeeping standards across construction work areas.
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
- Coordinate and support close-out of project and Operations actions arising from installation and commissioning activities.

The Construction Coordinator will coordinate and oversee day-to-day construction and mechanical installation activities for the an upgrade project at a manufacturing site in Melbourne. The role will ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements, with minimal disruption to existing site operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Coordinate daily construction and mechanical installation activities, including contractor work fronts and interfaces.
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure construction activities comply with site safety requirements.
- Coordinate and manage required safety permits prior to commencement of works.




- Coordinate construction activities with existing Operations and Maintenance teams, including access, isolations and shutdown requirements.
- Monitor contractor progress, workmanship and compliance with approved drawings, procedures and project requirements.
- Identify and resolve day-to-day construction issues, interfaces and constraints, escalating significant matters to the Project Manager.
- Coordinate sequencing of works to minimise disruption to ongoing site operations.
- Maintain permit records and support the site permit process, compliance tracking and audit requirements.
- Support and enforce site housekeeping standards across construction work areas.
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
- Coordinate and support close-out of project and Operations actions arising from installation and commissioning activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

- Experience in construction, mechanical installation or site coordination, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Construction White Card.
- Familiarity with Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
- Solid understanding of construction safety, permit systems and contractor management.
- Familiarity with safety management systems.
- Strong communication, coordination and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within an operating industrial facility.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES

- Construction activities completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with the project schedule.
- Effective coordination between contractors, Project, Operations and Maintenance teams.
- All required permits, isolations and safety controls are in place before work commences.
- High-quality installation with minimal defects, rework or disruption to site operations.
- Construction and commissioning actions are effectively tracked and closed out.
- Construction areas are maintained to a high standard of housekeeping and site safety.

📌 Construction Supervisor/Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 ATLAS Recruitment Australia
📍 Melbourne