Trainee Scheduler

With over 30 years of sustained growth in the residential construction industry, we at Shelford Quality Homes believe that our commitment to quality and customer service is second to none. 

We expect every home to be built as if it was our own and every client treated as we would like to be treated. We recognise that we can only achieve this lofty ambition with the support of the brightest and most committed employees.  

In response to continued strong performance in the industry we are seeking a motivated and self-directed person, with a strong commitment to excellence, to join our residential construction team as a Trainee Scheduler.

With a range of single storey, double storey, renovation & acreage designs making for a wide variety of custom homes, the opportunities for the right candidate are plentiful.

Your Role

While this is an entry level position, we expect that your learning curve will be steep and that within a short period of time you will be an integral member of our construction team, at which time your role will include:

• Completing scheduling works to facilitate the progress of the project 
• Liaising with Drafting Department, Prestart Department and other external stakeholders to ensure the timeliness in progress of scheduling works 
• Requesting, following up and evaluating quotes 
• Compiling bill of quantities for projects
• Preparing and distributing purchase orders
• Creating supervisor’s files for projects 
• Raising and monitoring variations as required
• Attending to both general and construction queries 
• Preparing & issue documents for the scheduling team 
• Prepare and distribute trade packs for supervisors
• Printing various construction documents
• Assisting supervisors with a variety of admin duties

Ideally, as the successful candidate you will have:

• Although not required, a Diploma of Building and Construction or trade qualification and experience will be highly regarded.
• An analytical mind with a strong acumen for numbers 
• High level written and oral communications skills 
• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Capacity to read and interpret architectural and structural plans 
• Interest in developing a career in the Construction industry 
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office 

In return, we will offer you:

• Outstanding career enhancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Solid management structure and support
• Excellent work environment

If you think you have the drive and commitment to capitalise on this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter through Seek.

Please note that all applications will be held in the strictest confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  If you are not contacted, we thank you for your interest however please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.    

Any offer of employment is contingent on The Shelford Group, accepting the results of a National Police Certificate provided by the candidate.