Junior Project Manager | Foreman to Office | Near Murarrie | D&C

_{03rd November, 2026}

Daniel Yelkovan from ri-kroot is currently recruiting a Junior Project Manager for a well-established electrical contractor based near Murarrie, Brisbane. Full-time permanent.

This suits a foreman, leading hand or site supervisor who knows how a job runs on site and wants to step into the office. You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers and be trained in the commercial and delivery side of electrical projects, with a clear path to running your own jobs.

The role

• Support PMs on commercial electrical projects from start-up to handover
• Build and track programs; coordinate labour, materials and procurement
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers; attend site and client meetings
• Prepare and track variations, RFIs and progress claims
• Review drawings, specs and scopes of work
• Project documentation: WHS, ITPs, QA and handover packs
• Support site teams and act as the link between office and site

What you'll need

• Experience as a foreman, leading hand or site supervisor
• Commercial electrical construction background preferred
• Trade qualification / electrical licence (required)
• Keen to learn the office and PM side; solid computer basics
• Clear communicator with builders, clients and crews
• White Card, driver's licence and full Australian working rights

Nice to have

• Cert IV or Diploma in Project Management (or keen to study)
• Exposure to estimating, quoting or variations
• MS Project and Excel

What's on offer

• Permanent full-time with a stable, growing contractor
• Structured training and mentoring into a Project Manager role
• Varied commercial electrical work across SEQ
• Salary: negotiated based on experience

How to apply

Click Apply and attach your resume or contact Daniel Yelkovan at ri-kroot on 0419 576 507 or daniel.yelkovan@ri-kroot.com for a confidential chat. All applicants will be treated with the utmost confidence.