Part-Time Project Engineer – Cost Tracking & Project Scheduling

Job Title: Part-Time Project Engineer – Cost Tracking & Project Scheduling
Company: Sydney-Based Construction Company
Work Type: Part-Time (20 hours/week) | Long-Term Role
Work Hours: Flexible, with some availability required during Sydney business hours (AEST/AEDT), Monday–Friday
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About Us
Re Con Building Group is a Sydney-based construction company specialising in high-quality residential renovations, extensions, new homes and duplex developments.
We are looking for a dependable, organised and detail-focused Project Engineer to assist with project cost tracking, back costing, construction scheduling and maintaining accurate project information within our construction management software.
You will work directly with the company director, who is a licensed builder and former structural engineer, to improve the financial tracking, scheduling and administration of our construction projects.
This is a long-term position for someone who understands construction projects and wants to become an important part of a growing Australian building company.
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Who We’re Looking For
You are highly organised, comfortable working with numbers and able to understand how construction projects are planned, costed and delivered.
You take ownership of your responsibilities, follow up on missing information and make sure project records remain accurate and up to date.
The ideal candidate has previously worked with a construction company and has experience with tasks such as:
• Project cost tracking
• Back costing and budget reviews
• Construction take-offs
• Transaction allocation
• Project scheduling
• Supplier and subcontractor cost management
Experience working with an Australian construction company is a major advantage.
Double bonus if you have previously worked with a Sydney-based builder or construction company.
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Key Responsibilities
???? Project Cost Tracking & Back Costing
• Track project expenses against budgets and cost categories
• Complete regular back costing for active and completed projects
• Review supplier invoices, subcontractor invoices and project expenses
• Allocate transactions to the correct project and cost category
• Identify transactions that have not yet been allocated
• Assist in identifying cost overruns, budget discrepancies and missing expenses
• Prepare clear weekly project cost summaries for management
• Maintain accurate job-costing records for each construction project
???? Construction Take-Offs & Cost Support
• Assist with quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications
• Prepare material quantity lists and basic cost breakdowns
• Review project allowances, supplier pricing and subcontractor costs
• Help maintain project budgets and cost-control spreadsheets
• Compare estimated costs against actual project costs
???? Project Scheduling
• Create and update construction project schedules
• Track project milestones, subcontractor activities and upcoming deadlines
• Update schedules based on site progress and information provided by the director
• Identify potential delays, scheduling conflicts and incomplete activities
• Prepare a clear weekly summary of upcoming project activities
???? Construction Management Software
• Maintain accurate project information within Wunderbuild
• Keep project budgets, expenses, schedules and documentation up to date
• Review the system regularly for missing or incorrectly allocated information
• Upload and organise relevant project documents when required
• Help improve the way Wunderbuild is used across the business
???? Weekly Project Review
You will meet with the company director once each week to:
• Review the previous week’s project transactions
• Confirm that expenses have been allocated correctly
• Allocate any outstanding or unidentified transactions
• Review project budgets and actual costs
• Update construction schedules
• Discuss upcoming project activities and priorities
• Identify any missing information requiring follow-up
You will be expected to prepare the information before the meeting so the review can be completed efficiently.
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Qualifications & Skills Required
• Degree or relevant qualification in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, accounting or a related field
• Previous experience working with a construction, building or engineering company
• Experience with project cost tracking, back costing or job costing
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Experience completing construction take-offs
• Experience preparing or maintaining project schedules
• Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently and take ownership of recurring responsibilities
• Comfortable identifying errors, missing information and cost discrepancies
• Reliable internet connection and suitable home-working environment
Preferred Experience
• Experience working with an Australian construction company
• Experience working with a Sydney-based builder or contractor
• Understanding of Australian construction terminology and processes
• Experience with residential renovations, extensions, new homes or duplex developments
• Experience using construction management or job-costing software
• Experience with Wunderbuild, Buildertrend, Procore, Buildxact, Xero or similar systems
• Bookkeeping experience within the construction industry
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What We Offer
• Part-time employment of approximately 20 hours per week
• Long-term position with the opportunity to grow
• Opportunity for full time employment
• Competitive salary based on experience and capability
• 13th month pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Direct training and support from the company director
• Exposure to real residential construction and development projects
• Opportunity to increase your responsibilities as the company grows
• Supportive working relationship with clear weekly priorities
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To Apply
Please email your application to ---------- with the subject:
“Project Engineer Application – [Your Name]”
Please include:
1. Your resume
2. A brief introduction about yourself
3. Details of your previous construction industry experience
4. Examples of any project cost tracking, back costing, take-offs or scheduling work you have completed
5. A list of the construction, accounting and project-management software you have used
6. Details of any previous experience working with an Australian or Sydney-based company
7. Your expected hourly or monthly salary for 20 hours per week
8. A short Loom video of approximately 2–3 minutes introducing yourself and explaining why you would be a good fit for Re Con Building Group
In your Loom video, please briefly explain:
• The types of construction projects you have worked on
• Your experience with cost tracking and back costing
• Your experience preparing take-offs or project schedules
• How you ensure financial and project records remain accurate
Applications without a Loom video may not be considered.
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???? Onboarding Plan – First Four Weeks
Week Focus Tasks
Week 1 Business & System Orientation Introduction to Re Con Building Group, current projects, cost codes, suppliers, subcontractors and workflows. Begin Wunderbuild training and review existing project information.
Week 2 Transaction Allocation & Cost Tracking Review project transactions, allocate expenses to the correct projects and cost categories, identify missing information and begin preparing weekly cost summaries.
Week 3 Back Costing & Scheduling Begin completing project back costing, comparing budgets against actual costs and updating construction schedules based on current project progress.
Week 4 Weekly Process Ownership Prepare the weekly project review independently, maintain Wunderbuild records, update schedules, report cost discrepancies and take ownership of routine project tracking.