Office refurbishment project coordinator

Businesses relocating or updating their space, landlords preparing tenancies and property managers who want one contact rather than many trades.

You quote the full job and keep a margin on top of subcontractor and material costs, or charge a project management fee.

• Project planning and scheduling
• Reading plans and writing clear scopes
• Negotiating with trades and clients
• Knowledge of building trades

• Contractor licensing for managing or contracting building work varies by state, so check before quoting
• Home warranty or similar insurance rules may apply to some work, so check your state's requirements
• Public liability, and possibly contract works insurance, plus checking subcontractors' own licences and cover
• Cash flow, since you may pay trades and suppliers before the client pays you
• Written contracts and variation agreements to avoid disputes over scope and price
• Delays and cost overruns are your responsibility to the client

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on insurance, software and how much you invest in quoting and project management tools. Costs vary with the size of jobs you plan to take on.

Check before quoting. Contractor licensing for managing or contracting building work varies by state. Also check whether home warranty or similar insurance rules apply, and confirm your public liability cover, any contract works insurance and your subcontractors' own licences and cover.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on how many jobs you run and their size. You may pay trades and suppliers before the client pays you, so check your cash flow.