Project Coordinator

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Do you thrive in a fast-paced projects environment where no two days are the same? Are you confident coordinating multiple stakeholders, comfortable challenging delays, and motivated by keeping projects on track? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is well suited to someone who is confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, comfortable having challenging conversations when required, and resilient enough to thrive in a dynamic project environment where priorities can change quickly.

Project Coordinator

Are you a proactive and detail-driven Project Coordinator with 5+ years of experience in the electrical or communications industry? Equans is seeking a high-performing professional to support our Project Managers and ensure the seamless delivery of complex projects across South Australia.

We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident Project Coordinator to play a pivotal role in supporting our growing pipeline of projects within our Electrical and Communications division in our Thebarton office.

This role will be working alongside dedicated Project Managers, you will play a key role in the planning and coordination of various project initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively within a skilled and supportive team.

About Us

Equans Australia and New Zealand delivers multi-disciplinary technical solutions and facility management services with the aim to provide superior value to all stakeholders using a using an integrated facilities and project management approach. Find out more about Equans ANZ by visiting equans.com.au.

What you will be doing

• Take ownership of project coordination activities and become the central point of contact ensuring project milestones, documentation, resources and compliance requirements stay on track.
• Act as a consistent point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, including purchase/work orders, invoices, SWMS and tenders.
• Assist with project cost tracking, budget monitoring, and cost reporting
• Process variations, progress claims, bank guarantees, and retentions.
• Coordinate labour and materials, including technician scheduling and timesheet accuracy.
• Ensure project compliance requirements are met through proactive management of licences, insurances, SWMS, inductions and contractor documentation
• Support on-site staff with direction and ensure smooth project execution.
• Arrange travel, accommodation, and vehicle requirements for regional works.
• Identify and resolve project-related risks and issues as they arise.
• Support project close-out activities, including documentation, warranties, and handover requirements
• Uphold quality, safety, and operational standards across all assigned projects.

What will make you successful?

The ideal candidate is:

• Confident communicating with project managers, technicians, subcontractors and clients.
• Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure when priorities shift.
• Assertive enough to follow up outstanding actions and hold stakeholders accountable.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Solutions-focused and proactive in identifying issues before they become problems.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of outcomes

What you need

• Proven experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confidence engaging with operational teams and subcontractors.
• The ability to make decisions, solve problems and drive outcomes.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• A resilient, positive attitude with a willingness to step in and get things done.
• Experience working in fast-paced electrical, communications, construction or infrastructure environments.

Benefits we offer

• Life Insurance for employees with TAL Life Limited.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Discounts on Private Health Insurance with Medibank.
• Purchased Leave.
• Additional Paid Parental Leave
• Study leave.
• Volunteer leave.

Next steps

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

Please note that we can only accept applications from those with full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Equans is an EEO employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to the opportunities available.