Overview
A terrific opportunity to join Western Australia's most awarded regional builders in the south-west region. As the region's market leader, we are a family-owned residential building company with more than 20 years of experience in building new homes across regional WA. We are committed to providing local staff to look after our customers throughout the building process, teamed with experienced building supervisors and tradespeople to craft our award-winning designed homes. We are currently seeking a motivated, customer-focused individual to join our team in the role of Special Projects Assistant in our vibrant Busselton or Bunbury office. This role is a key position in the business and requires someone with passion, determination, and exceptional communication and organisational skills. This role is operational across the state and involves administering all aspects of the business from sales to construction completion and may require travel. If you are currently in the industry and are looking for growth and a new challenge then this is the opportunity for you!
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Special Projects Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Administration of sales documentation and assist in preparing pricing for clients and tenders
* Initiate quotes and pricing in preparation for Estimating to provide pricing for clients and tenders
* Hold meetings on-site with Construction staff & line manager to ascertain site costs and site specific requirements
* Periodically co-ordinate, collate and distribute updates to clients whilst under construction
* Prepare base addenda and construction addenda when required
* Prepare and organise contractual documentation
* Obtain necessary reports, approvals and documents in preparation for Building permit
* Liaise with local government bodies to obtain Building and Planning approval
* Liaise with developers on fencing and landscaping including co-ordinating install
* Obtain finance and settlement with client
* Ensure a maximum level of customer service is delivered to clients
* Raise and issue variations to contract as required
* Prepare, collate and store handover documentation for client upon completion of Construction
* Liaising with all internal departments – Construction, Estimating, Scheduling, Administration and Drafting
* Liaising with external third party suppliers relevant to the projects
* Various duties as directed by Special Projects Manager, Administration Manager or Regional Manager from the relevant division.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
* Good understanding of residential construction and ability to interpret plans and specifications
* A Sound knowledge of Microsoft software packages
* A positive attitude and collaborative approach to your work
* Be proactive and show initiative without requiring direction
* Ability to work independently in a fast paced dynamic environment
* Minimum three years' experience within the same or similar role
* High customer service skills and attention to detail
* Personal accountability
* Effective time management
What's in it for you?
* An opportunity to be mentored and develop your skill set in the residential construction industry
* Working business-to-business with clients and understanding multiple requirements on special projects
* A vibrant and positive working environment, where everyone pulls together to deliver a fantastic product
* Flexibility with working hours and ability to work from home for the right candidate
* A competitive salary will be offered for the right person together with career development opportunities
Become a part of the JWH Group, an entirely WA family-owned and operated organisation with over 30 years of industry experience.
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