Job Title
Project CoordinatorJob Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an organized and detail-focused Project Coordinator to join our Project & Development Services team. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will provide essential project, financial and administrative support while gaining exposure to the delivery of a diverse range of property and construction projects.This role will suit someone with strong financial acumen, excellent organisational skills and previous experience in business administration or project coordination.
Job Description
Key responsibilities
- Provide administrative, financial and project coordination support to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
- Assist with project revenue forecasting and the preparation of Project Agreement Forms.
- Raise and manage purchase orders, invoice requests and project budgets.
- Support the management of PAFs, RFPOs, debtors and other project financial processes.
- Maintain accurate financial records and help ensure the financial integrity of the business unit.
- Prepare financial information and data for business reports.
- Assist with fee proposals, client presentations and project documentation.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Support projects from initiation through to delivery and close-out.
- Deliver assigned projects with guidance from a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.
- Provide guidance to new team members on relevant business processes and operational systems.
- Maintain high standards of document management and quality assurance.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience in project coordination, business administration or a similar support role.
- An understanding of the Australian property, construction or building industry.
- Strong financial acumen and exceptional attention to detail.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and PowerPoint skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using corporate or financial systems such as JDE, SAP or Workday would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- The ability to organize, prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Mandatory eligibility requirement
- Due to the requirements of this position and the client account, applicants must be Australian citizens.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
At Cushman & Wakefield, our people are at the center of what’s next. You will join a collaborative and supportive team, work alongside experienced property professionals and contribute to the successful delivery of meaningful projects.
If you are a highly organized coordinator who enjoys combining project
support, stakeholder engagement and financial administration, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our Project & Development Services team.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Skills Required
- Previous experience in project coordination, business administration, or a similar support role
- Understanding of the Australian property, construction, or building industry
- Strong financial acumen and exceptional attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Office and PowerPoint skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using JDE, SAP, or Workday
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
- Australian citizenship
Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
Cushman & Wakefield Insights
What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
