RESTATE New Zealand is looking for an experienced Project Coordinator in our Restoration Services division to coordinate and deliver restoration projects from initial allocation through to completion. This is a hands-on role combining project coordination with specialist restoration work, client communication and day-to-day guidance of operational staff. This is a permanent, full-time position primarily based in Christchurch, with occasional work required in Auckland. Applicants must be able to travel between regions.
RESTATE was set up to really raise the bar in property restoration. We use leading technology and provide some of the best platforms and training in the industry. We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and are proud of our team and the work that we do. This retains the tone and company positioning used in RESTATE's existing recruitment advertising.
About the Role
In this position, you will coordinate assigned restoration projects from initial allocation through to completion, working within approved scope and delegated authority.
You will coordinate people, equipment, materials and subcontractors, maintain project documentation, communicate with clients and other stakeholders, monitor project progress and costs, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to RESTATE's quality standards.
This is not purely an office-based role. You will also undertake specialist restoration work when required and provide practical guidance and supervision to technicians and trainees.
Full-time permanent role 40hrs per week
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Administration
- Coordinate assigned restoration projects from initial allocation through to completion
- Review project scopes, site information, estimates and work requirements
- Prepare quotations, job records, project documentation, variation requests, progress claims and invoicing information
- Plan and coordinate labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors and work sequencing
- Monitor project progress, job costs and expenditure
- Identify delays, scope changes, quality concerns and other project risks
- Maintain accurate and timely project records
- Coordinate quality checks, final inspections, client handover and project close-out
- Maintain professional communication with clients & stakeholders
Site & Team Coordination
- Conduct site visits, assessments, inspections, measurements and scoping activities.
- Provide day-to-day work direction, technical guidance and supervision to technicians and trainees
- Support practical training and development for technicians and trainees
- Administer and monitor health and safety requirements
- Assist with day-to-day branch coordination
You will also undertake specialist restoration work when required, including:
- Water and flood restoration
- Fire, smoke and odour restoration
- Mould and indoor air quality remediation
- Methamphetamine decontamination
- Biohazard, trauma and crime scene decontamination
- Sewage and contaminated liquid decontamination
- Bacteria and virus decontamination
- Carpet cleaning, repair and replacement
- Property assessments, inspections and reporting
- Demolition, sanding, stripping and media blasting
Skills & Experience
You will need:
- A minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
- Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, work programmes, people, documentation and client communication in restoration, construction, facilities, remediation or a related operational environment
- Ability to prepare clear scopes, quotations, reports, project records and cost information and monitor work against approved requirements
- Strong organisation, prioritisation, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience providing day-to-day technical guidance or supervision to staff or trainees
- Competence using digital job management, reporting, health and safety and customer relationship systems
- IICRC WRT & IICRC TSCT certification, First Aid Level 1, Site Safe Construction Passport or the ability to complete these within 3 months of commencing employment
- Current Hepatitis A, B and Tetanus immunisations
- Full New Zealand driver licence (or overseas equivalent), or the ability to obtain and maintain one as required for the role
How to Apply
If you're an experienced restoration professional with strong project coordination skills and you're looking for a varied role combining project delivery, technical work and team coordination, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter. You must include your immigration status to be considered for the role.
Our recruitment process may include reference checks, health checks, drug testing and a police check.
Employer Questions
Your application will include the following question(s):
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Do you have a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in Restoration
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Do you have any IICRC certifications?
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If you don't have any IICRC certs can you complete within 3 months of commencing employment?
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Can you demonstrated experience coordinating projects, work programmes, people, documentation and client communication in restoration, construction, facilities, remediation or a related operational environment
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Do you have current Hepatitis A, B and Tetanus immunisations
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Do you have a full New Zealand driver licence (or overseas equivalent), or the ability to obtain and maintain one as required for the role
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Do you have the ability to prepare clear scopes, quotations, reports, project records and cost information and monitor work against approved requirements