About Us
Project Coordination was founded in the ACT in 1975 and has since expanded with an office in Wollongong that services New South Wales. The Company’s principal activities involve the construction and/or refurbishment of quality commercial, retail, institutional, health, residential and educational buildings for both the public and private sector.
Project Coordination is one of Australia’s leading mid-tier Construction Companies completing over $2.5 billion dollars’ worth of projects since inception.
The ACT Division specialises in the construction of building for both the public and private sectors. Included in these works are many innovative and special purpose buildings that utilise best practice technologies and management systems. This division has the financial capacity to handle numerous simultaneous $50 million projects. Since 2020, the Company has operated a growing Custom Built Homes team.
The NSW Division operates out of Wollongong and undertakes all types of construction. This Division is one of a select number of elite builders that has received NSW ‘Best Practice’ accreditation. The Division has substantial Industrial, Utilities and Education experience.
Project Coordination’s key objective is to remain one of the leading participants in the construction industry by continuously raising its own bar and setting new standards.
Our People
Project Coordination employs over 80 effective, vibrant and motivated staff that have proven themselves individually and collectively over a period of years.
The Company recognises that its staff are the most critical element in achieving business success and therefore invests heavily in them with ongoing professional development.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and actively encourages the employment of all regardless of gender, age, race or religion.
PAUL MURPHY
Chairman
Paul was one of the Company’s first employees commencing in 1975. He was appointed Director in 1981 and Managing Director from 1989 to 2019 when he became the Executive Chair.
Paul holds an ‘A’ Class Builders Licence and is a Life Member of the Master Builders Association, ACT Chapter.
GAVIN MURPHY
Managing Director and ACT Manager
Gavin became the Managing Director in 2019 after being a Director since 2007.
Gavin has a wide range of construction and design management experience having worked in Canberra and Melbourne and London as a Contract Administrator, Site Supervisor, and Project Manager.
He holds an ‘A’ Class Builders Licence and a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from the University of Canberra.
STEVE MORGAN
NSW Managing Director
Steve joined Project Coordination in 1996 and was appointed NSW Manager in 2001. Steve has over 30 years experience in the construction industry and is responsible for the day to day running of the division. He was appointed as a Director in July 2007, and NSW Managing Director in 2017.
Steve holds a NSW Builders Licence, Advanced Diploma in Building and Construction Management and Diploma in Building and Construction.
MICHAEL RAE
ACT Construction Manager
Michael joined Project Coordination in 2018 bringing with him 30 years' experience in the construction industry. As the ACT Construction Manager he is responsible for overseeing all construction activities for the ACT Division.
Michael holds an ‘A’ Class Builders Licence and Advanced Diploma's in Project Management and Building Construction Management.
JADE BURNELL
Business Development Manager
Jade joined Project Coordination in 1997 and manages the tendering team in the ACT as well as being the Project Director for our Fitout and Refurbishment projects. As a result of her experience in a variety of roles including Project Manager, Contract Manager and Bid Manager, she has extensive knowledge in multiple aspects of the building process. Jade holds a Bachelor of Building with Honours from the University of South Australia.
JAYDEN BUTCHER
Company Systems Manager
Jayden joined Project Coordination in 2023 and brings with him extensive experience in WHS, HSEQ, and Systems Management in the construction industry. Jayden is responsible for the management of the Company's accredited Integrated Management System, Compliance and Workplace Health and Safety. Jayden holds numerous WHS and Auditing qualifications and has a background as a certified Carpenter.
JAY HALL
NSW Construction Manager
Jay joined Project Coordination in June 2015 as a Project Manager and was appointed NSW Construction Manager in March 2020. He has over 15 years experience in the industry and is responsible for overseeing all construction activities for the NSW Division.
Jay holds an a Certificate IV in Building and Construction and Certificate IV in Small Business Management.
KARL O'NEILL
NSW HSEQ Manager
Karl is a qualified Quantity Surveyor with over 30 years experience in the construction industry. He also has extensive experience in Design Development and Integrated Management Systems and is crucial to the successful delivery of the projects.
CHARMAINE TAGAROMA
Finance Manager
Charmaine joined Project Coordination in 2022 and manages the financial operations of both the ACT and NSW Divisions. She has over 10 years’ experience in the Finance sector including analytics, bookkeeping and budgeting in multiple countries. Charmaine holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting and is working towards completing her CPA qualification.
Capability And Services
Lump Sum (Construct Only) Approximately one third of the Company’s business is awarded in the lump sum tender market or as a single select contractor.
Design & Construct This involves the design, engineering and construction combined under a single contract. The advantages for the Client include a single point of contact and responsibility whilst coordination of the project is handed over completely to Project Coordination.
Construction Management As Construction Manager the Company takes responsibility for construction only but strives to provide the Principal, its Architect and Consultants with buildability advice. The aim is to provide the Client with the most cost effective, efficient quality project.
Project Management Under this form of delivery Project Coordination is responsible for the total delivery of the project. For a number of Clients the Company oversees building contractors and for others the Company carries out the building work using trade contractors.
