**About the Company**
Ahrens is a 120-year-old, fifth-generation South Australian family-owned business, employing about 1000 people nationally. Our footprint continually increases as we experience significant growth throughout our divisions, which are proud leaders of their industry. Our major divisions consist of construction, engineering, rural infrastructure, water storage, electrical and mining services.
A leading division of the Ahrens family of brands, D&C specialise in design, fabrication and installation for bulky goods and retail, commercial and car parks, commodity storage and handling, cold store buildings, defence and aviation, education and recreation, manufacturing, mining infrastructure, ports and rail, steel buildings, transport and logistic, warehousing and wineries. We provide cutting-edge project solutions, delivering projects of all sizes, from small-scale to substantial developments.
**About the Role**:
Ahrens has a unique career opportunity available for a motivated individual our join our growing passionate and professional design & construction team in Murrarie, QLD. In this role, we are looking for someone who has recently completed tertiary qualifications in Building, Construction or Engineering and is looking to kick start their construction management career. Working across a variety of industrial, commercial & rural projects around Queensland. As the Construction Graduate you will engage in many opportunities to learn, whilst bringing new initiatives to the table. The key to this position is growth whilst giving you the solutions about document control, contract administration, site engineering and projects.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Assisting with Site Supervisor & Project Manager administrative roles
- Setting up, monitoring and maintaining drawing/document register including distributing all construction documentation and revisions as required;
- Attending all site meetings and 'project control group' meetings as required. Minute meetings as
- Required;
- Ensuring cost control procedures are maintained;
- Preparing monthly cost reports and forecasting of preliminaries and trade costs;
- Recommending changes in design details to increase efficiency of construction;
- Reviewing work procedures before work commences, for quality compliance;
- Setting up and maintaining quality control register.
- Preparing and monitoring procurement program in liaison with the project engineer/manager;
- Preparing & issuing trade package tender documentation;
- Preparing purchasing schedule in conjunction with the project engineer/manager;
- Proactively seeking opportunities to improve overall project performance;
**Skills and Experience**
- Computer skills with Microsoft packages
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Building, Construction or Engineering
- Current drivers license.
- Completion of OH&S Induction Training for Construction Industry Workers (White Card)
- Planning and organisational skills to deliver successful projects on time.
- Communication and interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining client and subcontractor
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to deliver timely client response.
- Ability to lead others and make correct decisions.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work away when required.
- "Can do" attitude.
**Why Work at Ahrens**
We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes.
We guarantee a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity and safety. In return we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.
**How to Apply