Building Surveying Administrator | Work From Home

THE COMPANY

Our client have over 20 years of expertise in building certification and Building Surveying in the Canberra + NSW region to deliver your residential or commercial projects on budget and on time

THE ROLE

Due to recent growth our client are looking for a building permit administrator/construction admin to join the team. Full time role available.  

DUTIES

• 1. Create files for new jobs in the project management system “BCS”.
  2. Save plans, clearances and other documents to the appropriate project in the project file on BCS.
  3. Ensure fee proposals are prepared and sent to clients, this may require consultation with other staff on appropriate fees. Chase up any fee proposals that have not been accepted by the client.
  4. Review project files in the electronic project management system to:
  5. Ensure all documents required for building approval are provided and loaded onto the relevant project file
  6. Ensure contact details for each project are correct
  7. Ensure data entered into system is accurate
  8. Send documents for entity clearances as required
  9. Advise clients of any documents required before Building Approval can be done and collate ready for review by certifiers.
  10. Book inspections.
  11. Upload inspection reports to the relevant project in BCS and Government Services.
  12. Collate documentation to prepare project files for sign off by certifiers at completion of projects.
  13. Lodge project documents with the NSW building management system
  14. Respond to and/or action emails
  15. Reception – answer phone, attend counter. It is essential that all communications with customers, ACT Government officials, staff and members of the general public are completed in a courteous and efficient manner.
  16. Answer general queries based on clients’ needs, or refer to other staff.
  17. Assist certifiers and technical staff in their duties.

ABOUT YOU 

• Previous admin experience in a Building Surveying or building company looking after permits ESSENTIAL
• Must have experience with the NSW planning portal
• Ideally you have planning experience and have assisted building surveyors 
• Strong communication skills + attention to detail